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
Woolwich 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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CAUSE OF WEANING OF CASES UNDER 8 MONTHS OF AGE.
| Total cases weaned under 8 months. | Death of Mother. | Illness of Mother. | Failure of Milk. | Mother at Work. | Other Causes, | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | 120 | 2 | 14 | 82 | 7 | 15 |
| 1906 | 185 | 3 | 37 | 102 | 5 | 38 |
| 1907 | 33 | — | 8 | 18 | 3 | 4 |
| 1908 | 68 | — | 6 | 49 | 3 | 10 |
| 1909 | 54 | — | 9 | 27 | 1 | 17 |
| 1910 | 34 | — | 5 | 17 | 3 | 9 |
| Total | 494 | 5 | 79 | 295 | 22 | 93 |