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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 1921
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Figures which call for comment are those of 73 deaths
from Cancer, malignant disease, during the year, compared
with 56 during 1920.
Also the 18 deaths from Diarrhœa, etc. (under 2 years)
against 8 during 1920, were probably due to the hot, dry
summer.
The Infant Mortality rate of 60 compares favourably
with those of England and Wales, 83; smaller towns, 84,
and London, 80.