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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
Malden and Coombe 1908
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Malden & Coombe]
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The greatest age registered was in Old Maiden, a female aged
91. Ten deaths occurred in the Workhouse Infirmary, Kingston,
five of whom averaged 81 years.
Two hundred and twenty houses have been built and one
hundred and ninety-three occupied.
The new Workhouse Buildings, Norbiton Common, house 230
inmates.
The Scattered Homes for Children, Kingston Road, house 69
children and 13 officers.
Population estimated to be 11,085.
Amongst the causes of death were the following diseases:—
| 1908. | 1907. | |
|---|---|---|
| Phithisis | 5 (2 visitors) | 2 |
| Cancer | 8 | 8 |
| Bronchitis | 6 | 4 |
| Pneumonia | 4 | 4 |
| Heart Disease | 4 | 9 |
| Senile Decay | 11 | 8 |
| Influenza | 8 | 2 |
Infantile Mortality is measured by the proportion of deaths
under one year to 1,000 births, and amounted to .18. During the
last ten years the mortality has been:—
1899 16
1900 11
1901 18
1902 18
1903 5
1904 27
1905 15
1906 14
1907 24
1908 18
16.6
Average number for 10 years, 16.6.
Infantile Mortality per 1,000 births for 1908, 70.6.