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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

Hackney 1923

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Victoria Park Hospital Area—
Clapton Park 43,290
Homerton 37,862
South Hackney 23,454
Hackney 28,273
132,879
Estimated population (1923)—
Borough of Bethnal Green 118,700
251,579
397,920
Estimated population (1923) Hackney 226,400

Table: DISPENSARY DEATHS. Condition of Patient on First Attendance.Pulmonary Tuberculosis

DISPENSARY DEATHS. Condition of Patient on First Attendance.Pulmonary Tuberculosis

1st Stage.2nd Stage.3rd Stage.
Number184664
Percentage14%36%50%

Table: Duration of illness before attending Dispensary

Duration of illness before attending Dispensary

Under 1 month4
1 to 3 months25
3 to 6 months25
6 to 9 months19
9 to 12 months5
Over 12 months35
Period indefinite15