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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

Rotherhithe 1870

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Rotherhithe]

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Table: Although Small-pox had become active, and Scarlatina had not ceased its ravages, it will be observed by referring to the table below, that deaths from epidemic diseases have not this year exceeded the average number.

Although Small-pox had become active, and Scarlatina had not ceased its ravages, it will be observed by referring to the table below, that deaths from epidemic diseases have not this year exceeded the average number.

Disease.186618671868186918701871Deaths. Total.
Fever1710121513976
Small-pox4186352359
Scarlatina61441012421179
Measles22412197973
Whooping Cough362112292215135
Diarrhœa281820292522142
Diptheria2...11...26
Cholera, Asiatic...21............21
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