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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
Kingston upon Thames 1919
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Causes of Deaths—(Contd.)
| Causes of Death. | Males. | Females. |
|---|---|---|
| Deaths of Infants under 1 year of age | 29 | 22 |
| Illegitimate | 3 | 7 |
| Total Births | 354 | 313 |
| Legitimate | 329 | 283 |
| Illegitimate | 25 | 30 |
Population for Birth Rate 38,700.
„ for Death Rate 37,151.
DISEASES.
Measles.—This was made notifiable in January. 123 cases
occurred, principally mild in type, only 1 death took place.
Measles showed throughout all wards, Canbury and Hill Wards
had most prevalence.
Scarlet Fever.—98 cases were reported—not of severe type
—2 deaths resulted. 45 cases were sent to Isolation Hospitals.
Norbiton Ward and Canbury Ward suffered most.
Diphtheria—142 cases were reported, 70 were sent to
Hospital, 14 deaths took place. Norbiton Ward presented almost
half of total number of cases.
Pneumonia.—Was made notifiable in January. 25 cases
were reported, generally accompanying or following Influenza,
which prevailed during the first quarter of the year. 30 deaths
occurred.
Enteric.—1 case occurred in Kingston Workhouse Infirmary.
Polio-Encephalitis.—1 case was reported and died.
Encephalitis Lethargica—4 cases reported. These were
all of obscure origin; 2 died.