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The number of deaths of Ilford residents registered as having died in
other districts during the year was as follows, and includes deaths at the
following Institutions: —
Oldchurch Hospital, Romford 82
St. Margaret's Hospital, Epping 6
Wanstead Hospital 48
Langthorne Hospital 59
London Hospital and Brentwood Annexe 79
St. Bartholomew's Hospital 6
Rush Green Hospital 35
Plaistow Hospital 13
St. Joseph's Hospice, Hackney 15
Queen Mary's Hospital, Stratford 4
East Ham Memorial Hospital 8
Harold Wood Hospital 6
Whipps Cross Hospital 40
Middlesex Hospital 6
London Chest Hospital 3
St. Luke's Hospital 5
In other Hospitals, Institutions and residences outside
the Ilford district 148
Total 563
The adjusted death rate, calculated on the estimated population of
181,700 is 11.79 per 1,000.
Inquests.—During the year. 60 inquests were held on deaths occurring
in Ilford, 48 on Ilford residents, and 12 on non-residents.
The ages at death were as follows: —
Under 1-2 2-5 5-15 15-25 25-45 45-65 65 years and
1 year years years years years years years upwards
2 — 3 1 5 4 15 30

5. Tables of Vital Statistics.—Table I gives a comparative statement
of the birth-rate and death-rate for the past five years.
Table Ia gives a comparison of the vital statistics of Ilford with
England and Wales, and other towns.
Table II gives a classified statement of the causes of death in 1955,
arranged according to the age groups at which deaths occurred.