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Woolwich 1931

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]

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Inquests.—There were 103 inquests held on Woolwich residents during the
year, compared with 130 in 1930.
Deaths of Children, 1—5 Years of Age.—The number of deaths of children
between 1 and 2 years of age was 29, and between 2 and 5 years, 30. In 1930
these figures were 29 and 23. The causes of death are given in detail in Table
No. 10.
The following Tables shew the variation in rates of mortality in these ages
in the last five years. These rates have been calculated on the estimated populations
living at these ages and in stated groups of diseases :—

Table: TABLE No. 16.Child Mortality (1—2 years).Death Rates per 1,000 estimated age population from stated Groups of Diseases

TABLE No. 16.

Child Mortality (1—2 years).

Death Rates per 1,000 estimated age population from stated Groups of Diseases

Period.Estimated mean Population.Infectious Fevers.Tuberculosis.Respiratory Diseases.Diarr. hceal Diseases.All other causes.Total Deaths.
19272,3482.131.703.41-1.708.94
19282,1294.70.942.82.941.8811.27
19292,1414.20.472.801.404.2013.07
19302,1905.48.914.111 . 371.3713.24
19312,0711.451.456.76.483.8614.0

Table: TABLE No. 17.Child Mortality (2—5 years).Death Rates per 1,000 estimated age population from stated Groups of Diseases

TABLE No. 17.

Child Mortality (2—5 years).

Death Rates per 1,000 estimated age population from stated Groups of Diseases

Period.Estimated mean Population.Infectious Fevers.Tuberculosis.Respiratory Diseases.Diarrheal Diseases.All other causes.Total Deaths.
19277,476.94.541.47.13.803.88
19287,1211.83.42.42.14.983.79
19296,8221.91.441.02.141 . 915.42
19306,5341.39.46.92.00.763.53
19316,373.78.62.94.162.204.70