London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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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 Tuberculosis | 9 | 2.60 |
| Cancer . | 49 | 14.16 |
| Intra Cranial Vascular Lesions | 20 | 5.78 |
| Heart Diseases | 100 | 28.90 |
| Other Circulatory Diseases | 14 | 4.05 |
| Pneumonia (all forms) | 13 | 3.76 |
| Bronchitis | 17 | 4.92 |
| Nephritis | 11 | 3.18 |
| Violence | 52 | 15.03 |