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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 1913

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

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37
Illegitimate Births.—203, or 2.2 per cent. of the total
births were illegitimate.

Table: Deaths.The number of deaths registered in the Borough during the year was 3,471, including the following deaths in public institutions within the district:—

Deaths.The number of deaths registered in the Borough during the year was 3,471, including the following deaths in public institutions within the district:—

Under 1 year.One year and upwards.
Plaistow Hospital634
West Ham Hospital26127
St. Mary's Hospital1640
Seamen's Branch Hospital—41
Plaistow Maternity Home28
Medical Mission Hospital318
Forest Lane Branch Workhouse7270
Other Places130
Non-residents registered in the district12242

Table: The 3,471 deaths do not include the undermentioned deaths in public institutions and elsewhere outside the district:—

The 3,471 deaths do not include the undermentioned deaths in public institutions and elsewhere outside the district:—

Under 1 year.One year and upwards.
Workhouse and Infirmary35557
Borough Asylum—111
Dagenham Sanatorium—9
Residents dying in London Institutions and elsewhere72311