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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 1892
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Rotherhithe]
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Number of Deaths (Parishioners only) registered :—
Males.
Females.
Totals.
In the first quarter
105
112
217
In the second quarter
78
67
145
In the third quarter
74
103
177
In the fourth quarter
93
75
168
Deaths of Parishioners in outlying
Institutions
67
35
102
Totals for the year
417
392
809
Increase:—
Males.
Females.
Totals.
In the first quarter
62
51
113
In the second quarter
111
59
170
In the third quarter
85
44
129
In the fourth quarter
88
94
182
Totals for the year
346
248
594
Deaths in outlying Institutions
67
35
102
Correct Totals
279
213
492
By comparing the number of Births and Deaths and their differences (i.e. the
increases) for the last six years, we have the following results:—
Births :—
Males.
Females.
Totals.
1887-8
726
705
1431
1888-9
774
672
1446
1889
773
707
1480
1890
698
653
1351
1891
780
681
1461
1892
696
605
1301