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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
Lambeth 1886
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]
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boiled, and, as an inducement, it may be remembered that
boiled milk is more readily digested than that which is unboiled,
although the contrary is the popular opinion.
The following Table shows the distribution of the disease in the sub-districts.
| Sub-Districts. | No. of Deaths. | Estimated Population |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Road, 1st | 1 | 16430 |
| Waterloo Road, 2nd | 1 | 18023 |
| Lambeth Church, 1st | 1 | 21382 |
| Lambeth Church, 2nd | 5 | 43256 |
| Kennington, 1st | 3 | 48937 |
| Kennington, 2nd | 4 | 37832 |
| Brixton | 12 | 67794 |
| Norwood | 2 | 20542 |