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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
Tottenham 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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| Organs affected (New Cases):— | Males. | Females. |
|---|---|---|
| Lung | 116 | 87 |
| Glands | — | 9 |
| Spine | 1 | 2 |
| Meninges | 2 | – |
| Peritoneum | 1 | 1 |
| Hip | 1 | 2 |
| Ear | — | 1 |
| Knee | — | 1 |
| Face | — | 1 |
| Tongue | — | 2 |
| Arm | — | 1 |
| Ankle | 1 | — |
| Eye | — | 1 |
| Other | 2 | 3 |
| 125 | 110 |
The deaths represent a death rate of 0.82 per 1,000 population.
In 17.89 of the fatal cases no previous notification had been received.
There was, however, no suggestion of wilful neglect or refusal to notify,
and accordingly no proceedings were taken.