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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
Ilford 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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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 | .469 | .583 |
| Other Tuberculosis | .065 | .109 |
| Cancer | 1.239 | 1.625 |
6. Public Assistance Relief.—The total amount expended
in Ilford during the year was £16,282 18s. 1d. The average
weekly number of cases in receipt of relief was 875, including
dependants.
The number of admissions to Oldchurch Hospital from Ilford
during the year was 319, made up as follows :—
Men 135
Women 177
Children 7
The number of destitute persons admitted to the Institution
during 1936 was 16, made up as follows :—
Men 7
Women 7
Children 2
7. Marriages.—1169 marriages have taken place during
1936. The following details explain the allocation :—
Marriages taking place in the Ilford District 863
Marriages of Ilford Residents at Register Office, Romford—
Both Parties belonging to Ilford 194
The Male only belonging to Ilford.47
The Female only belonging to Ilford65
8. Tables of Vital Statistics.—Table 1 gives a comparative
statement of the population, birth-rate and death-rate for the
past seven years.
Table Ia gives a comparison of the vital statistics of Ilford
with England and Wales, London and other towns.
Table II gives a classified statement of the causes of death
in 1936, arranged according to the age groups at which deaths
occurred.