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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 1909

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

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Table: Deaths.-The number of deaths registered in the Borough during the year was 3,469, including the following deaths in public institutions within the district

Deaths.-The number of deaths registered in the Borough during the year was 3,469, including the following deaths in public institutions within the district

Under 1 year.One year and upwards.
Plaistow Fever Hospital469
West Ham Hospital745
St. Mary's Hospital1639
Seamen's Branch Hospital-35
Plaistow Maternity Charity55
Medical Mission Hospital415
Poplar Branch Workhouse-24
Other Institutions-19
Non.residents registered in the district688

Table: The 3,469 deaths do not include the under.mentioned deaths in public institutions outside the district:-

The 3,469 deaths do not include the under.mentioned deaths in public institutions outside the district:-

Under 1 year.One year and upwards.
Workhouse and Infirmary40638
Borough Asylum-63
Dagenham Small.pox Hospital--
Residents dying in London Institutions.50269