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
Hackney 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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52
Brought forward 146,66]
Victoria Park Hospital Area—
Clapton Park 43,380
Homerton 37,932
South Hackney 23,509
Hackney 28,338
133,159
Estimated population (1924)—
Borough of Bethnal Green 1119,200
252,359
399,020
Estimated population (1924) Hackney 226,900
DISPENSARY DEATHS.
| 1st Stage. | 2nd Stage. | 3rd Stage. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 24 | 59 | 51 |
| Percentage | 18% | 44% | 38% |
Duration of illness before attending Dispensary
Under 1 month 6
1 to 3 months 24
3 to 6 months 17
6 to 9 months 19
9 to 12 months 5
Over 12 months 49
Period indefinite 14