London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Southgate 1900
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]
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TABLE Ib.
The Causes of Infantile Mortality.
| Cause of Death. | 1st Qtr. | 2nd Qtr. | 3rd Qtr. | 4th Qtr. | Totals. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diseases of Respiratory Organs | 4 | - | 3 | 9 | |
| Premature Birth | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | 9 |
| Wasting and Debility (including Developmental Defects) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | |
| Diarrhoea | — | — | 4 | - | 4 |
| Convulsions | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Whooping Cough | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
| Tuberculosis | — | — | 1 | - | 1 |
| Other Diseases | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 3 |
| Totals | 10 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 38 |