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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

Beddington and Wallington 1939

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]

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Table: The following table shows the principal causes of death with the rate per cent, of total deaths:—

The following table shows the principal causes of death with the rate per cent, of total deaths:—

Cause of Death.Number of Deaths.Rate per cent, of Total Deaths.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis82.84
Cancer5619.86
Cerebral Haemorrhage124.26
Heart Diseases8429.79
Other Circulatory Diseases186.38
Pneumonia (all forms)72,48
Nephritis62.13
Violence134.61