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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 1907

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

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Table: Distributed to the various wards of the Borough the births were as follows:—

Distributed to the various wards of the Borough the births were as follows:—

Ward.Males.Females.Total.Rate per 1,000 population.
New Town24522847324.1
Forest Gate18920739618.5
High Street32130262330.0
Broadway20922543425.5
Park19617236822.1
Upton17014331316.6
West Ham5385201,05829.7
Plaistow5705621,13234.5
Hudsons49049698634.2
Canning Town49845595334.2
Tidal Basin5845531,13733.6
Custom House45443288629.9
Totals4,4644,2958,75928.9

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Illegitimate Births.—121, or 1-3 per cent, of the above
were illegitimate births, 54 males and 67 females.

Table: Deaths.—The number of deaths registered in the Borough during the year was 3,442, including the following deaths in public institutions within the Borough:—

Deaths.—The number of deaths registered in the Borough during the year was 3,442, including the following deaths in public institutions within the Borough:—

Under 1 year.One year and upwards.
Plaistow Hospital6114
West Ham Hospital1040
St. Mary's Hospital1236
Seamen's Hospital—52
Plaistow Maternity Nursing Home32
Medical Mission Hospital620
Non-residents registered in the district777