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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
Willesden 1898
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden, UDC]
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The ages at which they were admitted were:—
| Males. | Females. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| From 1 to 2 years | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| ,, 2 to 5 ,, | 59 | 60 | 119 |
| ,, 5 to 10 ,, | 84 | 101 | 185 |
| ,, 10 to 16 „ | 38 | 42 | 80 |
| ,, 16 and upwards | 32 | 43 | 75 |
| 232 | 255 | 487 |
DEATHS.
There were 61 deaths during the year from the following causes: —
| Males. | Females. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| Diphtheria | 24 | 23 | 47 |
| Typhoid Fever | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Other Diseases | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 26 | 35 | 61 |