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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
Whitechapel 1884
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Whitechapel]
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Table E.—Showing the Ages at which Death occurred amongst Residents.
| Under I year. | Between 1 aud 5. | Between 5 and 20. | Between 20 and 40. | Between 40 and 60. | Between 60 and 80. | Over 80 years of age. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 61 | 28 | 57 | 67 | 72 | 8 |
Of the eight persons who died after 80 years of age, four were registered in the Spitalfields sub-District. The greatest ages attained
were:—one, 94 years old, in the Whitechapel Church sub-District; and one, aged 98, in the Mile End New Town sub-District.
Dr. Ilott informs me that the last-mentioned case, "Ann Hughes, died in the Infirmary on June 22nd. She was cheerful and retained
her faculties to the last."
Total Births and Deaths in London, and Deaths under 5 years of age.
No. of Births in London during the Quarter 33,807
„ Deaths „ „ „ 19,944
„ „ „ under 1 year old 4,444
„ „ „ between the ages of 1 and 5 4,332