London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Kingsbury 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingsbury]
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AGES AT DEATH.
| Under l year | 1 and under 2 yrs. | 2 2 and under 5 yrs | 5 and under 15 yrs. | 15 and under 25 yrs | 25 and under 45 yrs. | 45 and under 65 yrs | 65 and, upwards. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2 | Nil | Nil | Nil | 1 | 7 | 6 |
SENILE MORTALITY.
4 Deaths of residents over the age of 70 years were registered
giving a percentage of nearly 21 of the total deaths.
INQUESTS.
Two Inquests were held.
The causes of death in both cases being Accidental. One due
to concussion of the brain and one to Fracture of the Pelvis.
INFANTILE MORTALITY.
Infantile Mortality Rate:- 78 per 1,000
Infantile Mortality Rate (England and Wales) 80 per 1,000.
5 Deaths of infants under one year of age occurred due to
the following causes:-
Premature Birth 2
Debility 1
Marasmus 1
Accident at
Childbirth 1