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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 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE No. 8.
| Period. | Woolwich | West Plumstead | East Plumstead | Eltham | The Borough |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-1905 | 171 | 13.8 | 131 | 10.6 | 14.4 |
| 1906-1910 | 15.0 | 130 | 11.5 | 10.3 | 13.0 |
| 1911-1915 | 15.8 | 13 3 | 11.8 | 9.1 | 13.1 |
| 1916-1920 | 16.4 | 131 | 11.3 | 9.7 | 12.6 |
| 1921-1925 | 13.4 | 11.7 | 10.1 | 8.4 | 11.0 |
| 1921 | 13.4 | 131 | 10.6 | 8.5 | 11.6 |
| 1922 | 13.9 | 11.7 | 10.5 | 10.1 | 11.6 |
| 1923 | 12.2 | 10.5 | 9.7 | 6.9 | 9.9 |
| 1924 | 13.9 | 11.5 | 10.1 | 8.5 | 110 |
| 1926 | 13.6 | 11.6 | 9.7 | 8.2 | 10.8 |
The seasonal mortality in the four quarters of the year
was as follows:-First quarter, 131; second quarter, 9 6;
third quarter, 9T; fourth quarter, 11 3.
Deaths in Public Institutions-In tabular form is shown
below the number of deaths of Woolwich residents which
took place in various institutions during the year:-
TABLE No. 9.
| Number of Deaths. | Hospital or Institution. |
|---|---|
| Poor Law Institutions | 375 |
| London General Hospitals | 84 |
| Mental Hospitals | 37 |
| Special Hospitals | 50 |
| Infectious Diseases Hospitals | 35 |
| Sanatoria and Tuberculosis Institutions | 24 |
| Cottage Hospitals and Nursing Homes | 30 |
| 635 |
The following Tables are self-explanatory.