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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

Wimbledon 1928

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]

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Table: TABLE II.-Causes of, and Ages at, Deaths during the year 1928.

TABLE II.-Causes of, and Ages at, Deaths during the year 1928.

CAUSES OF DEATH.Nett Death at the subjoined ages of "Residents" whether occurring within or without the District.Total Deaths whether of 'Residents' or 'Non-residents' in Institutions in the District.
All Ages.Under 1 year1-2-3-4-5-10-15-20-35-45-05 and over.
1234567891011121314
All CausesCertified63038964113314372716930992
Uncertified2---------2-
Enteric Fever--------------
Small-pox--------------
Measles7-321-1_
Scarlet Fever--------------
Whooping Cough522---1-------
Diphtheria and Croup6---2-4------14
Influenza8--1----1_--24-
Encephalitis Lethargica1-------1----1
Meningococcal Meningitis1----------1--
Tuberculosis of Respiratory System35-------3114161-
Other Tuberculous Diseases10-2---5----122
Cancer, malignant disease84--------1640379
Rheumatic Fever1------------
Diabetes6--------11-41
Cerebral Hæmorrhage25---------14201
Heart Disease112-------125267811
Arterio Sclerosis42----------152714
Bronchitis29114237
Pneumonia (all forms)461212--1--321015-