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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
Ilford 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Number of deaths occurring at the following ages:—
| Year. | Under 1 year. | 25 to 65. | Over 65. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 99 | 109 | 101 |
| 1903 | 141 | 129 | 108 |
| 1904 | 198 | 130 | 100 |
| 1905 | 138 | 187 | 112 |
| 1906 | 187 | 207 | 148 |
| 1907 | 134 | 205 | 175 |
| 1908 | 132 | 205 | 189 |
| 1909 | 112 | 224 | 194 |
On the opposite page, 1 herewith submit a graphic representation
of the percentage of deaths from the principal
diseases.
The infective diseases include deaths from the seven
Zymotic Diseases, Influenza, Puerperal Fever, Erysipelas,
Septic, and Venereal Diseases.
INQUESTS.
In 1902 there were 26 inquests held.
„ 1903 „ 46 „
,, 1904 ,, 37 „
„ 1905 „ 22 „
„ 1906 „ 41 „
„ 1907 „ 37 „
„ 1908 „ 30 „
„ 1909 „ 38 „
Infantile Mortality.
The infantile mortality rate for the year 1909 is 68 per
1,000 births registered.