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
Stepney 1915
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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Old Age.
237 deaths were attributable to Old Age. This corresponds to a death rate of
.89 per 1,000 of the population.
69 belonged to the Limehouse District, or at the rate of 1.35 per 1,000 of
the population.
38 belonged to St. George-in-the-East, or at the rate of .84 per 1,000 of
the population.
92 belonged to Mile End Old Town, or at the rate of .85 per 1,000 of
the population.
38 belonged to the Whitechapel District, or at the rate of .81 per 1,000 of
the population.
| Limehouse | St. Georges. | Mile End. | Whitechapel. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | |||||
One was a hundred, and another 102 years of age. Both were residents of Mile
End, and died at their own homes.
| At their own homes. | In Lunatic Asylums. | In other Institutions. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alcoholism.
The number of deaths due to Alcoholism and Cirrhosis of the Liver was 30, or
6 less than in the preceeding year.
12 belonged to the Limehouse District, or at the rate of .23 per 1,000 of
the population.
1 belonged to St. George-in-the-East, or at the rate of .02 per 1,000 of
the population.
11 belonged to Mile End Old Town, or at the rate of .11 per 1,000 of the
population.
0 belonged to the Whitechapel District, or at the rate of .09 per 1,000 of
the population.