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Penge 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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Infantile Mortality
The number of deaths under one year was 17, corresponding to a rate of
24.9 per 1,000 births, compared with rate of 21.7 for 1962. The infantile
mortality rate for England and Wales was 20.9. Ten of these infants died under
one week and there were 4 deaths from congenital malformations.
Comparative Vital Statistics
The following table shows the comparative figures for 1963:—
| Rate per 1,000 Home Population | Rate per 1,000 total births | Death Rate per 1,000 Total Population | Deaths under 1 year per 1,000 live Births | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births | Still Births | |||
| Penge Urban District | 25.9 | 15.9 | 13.7 | 24.9 |
| England and Wales | 18.2 | 17.3 | 12.2 | 20.9 |
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE AREA
Water Supply
The water supply of the area has been satisfactory both in quality and
quantity, all the houses in the area being provided with a constant service
of water by the Metropolitan Water Board. The Board regularly carry out
bacteriological examination and chemical analysis. The majority of the premises
are directly connected to the rising main.
Drainage and Sewerage
All the premises in the district are connected to the public sewers, the
sewage of Penge going through the Metropolitan Borough of Lewisham, into
the London County Council's sewers, and part of the surface water into a local
stream which is culverted.
Rivers and Streams
There are no rivers in the district. There is a stream forming part of
the boundary between Penge and Beckenham the whole of which is culverted.
Closet Accommodation
The whole of the premises in the area are provided with waterclosets
connected to the main drainage system.