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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
Stepney 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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461 new cases were notified, or 6 more than in the previous year.
| Notification of New Cases. | Number of Deaths from Phthisis. | Death Rate per 1,000. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limehouse District | 60 | 57 | 1.07 |
| St. George-in-the-East | 94 | 44 | 1.06 |
| Mile End Old Town | 189 | 102 | .97 |
| Whitechapel District | 118 | 69 | 1.25 |
| Whole Borough | 461 | 272 | 1.06 |
Of the 272 deaths certified to be due to Phthisis, 52 had not been notified
during life-time.
26 were notified at death.
5 „ „ within 1 week of death.
15 „ „ between 1 week and 1 month of death.
04 „ ,, „ 1 month and 6 months of death.
32 ,, „ „ 6 months and 1 year of death.
78 „ „ before 1 year of death.