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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
Feltham 1908
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Feltham]
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My grateful thanks are also due to you all for the unfailing courtesy you have
always extended to me in carrying out what at times appear stringent measures in the
interest of the public health.
I beg to remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
C. DWIGHT MORRIS, L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., L.S.A.
Medical Officer of Health.
"Parkside," Feltham.
March 31st, 1909.
TABLE I.
| Population estimated to middle of the year | 5,900 | |
| Births— | ||
| Number | 155 | |
| *Rate | 26.2 | |
| Total Deaths registered in the District— | ||
| Under 1 Year of Age | 20 | |
| *Rate | 129 | |
| At all Ages | 75 | |
| *Rate | 12.7 | |
| Total Deaths in Public Institutions in the District | 5 | |
| Deaths of Residents registered in Public Institutions beyond the District | 9 | |
| Nett Deaths at all Ages belonging to the District | 84 | |
| *Rate | 14.4 | |
| Area of District in acres (exclusive of area covered by water) | 1,790 acres. | |
| Total population at all ages | 4,534 | At Census, 1901. |
| Number of inhabited houses | 906 | |
| Average number of persons per house | 5 | |