London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Ilford 1912

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]

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Feeding:—
Natural 1,192
Artificial 150
Mixed 5
Premature Births 85
Stillborn ,, 44
Illegitimate ,, 8
Deaths (up to two weeks of age) 23
,, (from two weeks to twelve months) 37
Condition of homes:—
Good 443
Fair 705
Poor 241
Mothers who go out to work 26
,, ,, take work in 8
The above figures are not altogether complete, as information
on various points was not obtainable; hence the
apparent discrepancy.
These visits include births taken from the Registrar's
Return, but which were not notified.
Mortality in Age Groups.
Under 1 year 25-45 45-65 65-75
94 92 157 116
75-85 85-95 over 95
83 20 1
INQUESTS.
34 inquests have been held during the year, 32 on
residents in the district and 2 on residents in institutions in
the district,