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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 1921
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE No. 5.
| Period | The Borough | Woolwich Parish | West Plumstead | East Plumstead | E It ham |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 10.6 | 13.9 | 11.8 | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| 1918 | 14.3 | 18.1 | 15.5 | 12.4 | 10.8 |
| 1919 | 12.3 | 16.2 | 12.7 | 10.3 | 10.1 |
| 1920 | 10.5 | 13.4 | 10.4 | 10.1 | 7.8 |
| 1921 | 11.7 | 13.9 | 13.5 | 10.2 | 8.6 |
The death-rate in Woolwich in 1921 was the second lowest
of all the Metropolitan Boroughs. With the exceptions of
1917 and 1920, it is the lowest death-rate recorded in the
Borough.
The next tables are self-explanatory.