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Ilford 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Death-Rates from Tuberculosis and Cancer, 1930.
The following Table shews the death-rates for 1930 for Ilford, compared with the provisional death-rates for England and Wales for the same period, per 1,000 population; the figures having been supplied by the Registrar-General:—
| Ilford. | England and Wales. | |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory Tuberculosis | .54 | .73 |
| Other Tuberculosis | .07 | .15 |
| Cancer | 1.36 | 1.45 |
6. Poor Relief.—The total amount expended in Ilford
during the year was £9,555 12s. 1d. The average weekly number of
cases in receipt of relief was 550.
The number of admissions to the Guardians' Institutions from
the Ilford North district during the year was 244, made up as
follows :—
Men 86
Women 139
Children 19
I am informed by the Clerk to the Guardians' Committee that
the number of admissions to the Institution from the South district
is not available.
7. Marriages.—857 marriages have taken place during
1930. The following details explain the allocation :—
Marriages taking place in the Ilford District 614
Marriages of Ilford Residents at Register Office, Romford—
Both Parties belonging to Ilford 157
The Male only belonging to Ilford 49
The Female only belonging to Ilford 37
8. Tables of Vital Statistics.—Table 1 gives a comparative
statement of the population, birth-rate and death-rate for
the past six years.
Table Ia gives a comparison of the vital statistics of Ilford
with England and Wales, London and other towns.
Table III gives a classified statement of the causes of death in
1930, arranged according to the age groups at which deaths occurred.