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St Martin-in-the-Fields 1879

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Martin-in-the-Fields]

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Table: Table of the Causes of Death at various Ages in the Parish of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, for the Year1879—continued.

Table of the Causes of Death at various Ages in the Parish of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, for the Year1879—continued.

CAUSES.Total Deaths at all Ages.Under 1 Year.From 1 Year to 5.From 5 Yrs. to 20.From 20 Yrs. to 40.From 40 Yrs. to 60.From 60 Yrs. to 80.80 Yrs. and upwards.
Aneurism3.........3---
Disease of Heart482...472213—
Bronchitis and Asthma9312262722213
Disease of Lungs711131——
Pneumonia20651341—
Pleurisy4...1...12--
Laryngitis2...1...1--—
Disease of Stomach4.........12l—
Esophageal Obstruction1...............1—
Embolism1......1...—-—
Disease of Intestines3.........111—
Peritonitis5.........212—
Hernia1...............1—
Disease of Liver8......2231—
Disease of Spleen and Pancreas--------
Disease of Kidney23...221081—
Disease of Bladder1............1——
Disease of Joints and Bones7113...2—-
Disease of Spine2......11———
Disease of Skin--------
Diabetes1............1——
Premature Birth99.........———
Cyanosis--------
Spina Bifida11.........———
Imperforate Anus11.........———
Teething321......———
Childbirth--------
Old Age11...............83
Atrophy and Debility22164...1...1-
Fractures and Contusions17......33461
Wounds--------
Pistol Shot Wound2.........11——
Burns and Scalds1...1—————
Cause not specified22------
Poison1............1——
Suffocation22------
Drowning5............4—1
Hanging2............11—
Violent Deaths (not classed)--------
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