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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 1914

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

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30
Illegitimate Births. — 196, 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 3,320, including the following deaths in public institutions within the district:—

Deaths.—The number of deaths registered in the Borough during the year was 3,320, including the following deaths in public institutions within the district:—

Under 1 year.One year and upwards.
Plaistow Hospital353
West Ham Hospital39120
St. Mary's Hospital1231
Seamen's Branch Hospital–39
Plaistow Maternity Home29
Medical Mission Hospital1122
Forest Lane Branch Workhouse12384
Other Places326
Non-residents registered in the district16291

Table: The 3,320 deaths do not include the undermentioned deaths in public institutions and elsewhere outside the district:—

The 3,320 deaths do not include the undermentioned deaths in public institutions and elsewhere outside the district:—

Under 1 year.One year and upwards.
Workhouse and Infirmary48572
Borough Asylum—84
Dagenham Sanatorium—20
Residents dying in London Institutions and elsewhere44337