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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

West Ham 1906

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]

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Table: ten years 1896.1905 was 33.5 per 1,000. Distributed to the various wards of the Borough the births were as follows:—

ten years 1896.1905 was 33.5 per 1,000. Distributed to the various wards of the Borough the births were as follows:—

Ward.Males.Females.Total.Rate per 1,000 population.
New Town26227854027.5
Forest Gate21721743420.3
High Street34332166432.1
Broadway23220944126.0
Park20318538823.4
Upton19216235418.8
West Ham5665521,11831.5
Plaistow5915451,13634.8
Hudsons50549099534.6
Canning Town46546292733.4
Tidal Basin6396201,25937.3
Custom House48445393731.7
Totals4,6994,4949,19330.4

Table: Deaths.—The number of deaths registered in the Borough during the year was 3,711, including the following deaths in public institutions within the Borough:—

Deaths.—The number of deaths registered in the Borough during the year was 3,711, including the following deaths in public institutions within the Borough:—

Under 1 year.One year and upwards.
Plaistow Hospital6104
West Ham Hospital461
St. Mary's Hospital2244
Seamen's Hospital—51
Plaistow Maternity Nursing Home172
Medical Mission Hospital116
Non.residents registered in the district12108