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Deptford 1931

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford, Metropolitan Borough of]

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Table: The following Table expresses as percentages of the total mortality the incidence in the various age groups:—

The following Table expresses as percentages of the total mortality the incidence in the various age groups:—

Average 1915-1924Average 1925-192919301931
Under 1 year16.39.48.67.2
From 1-2 years4.72.71.81.6
,, 2-5 years4.32.82.52.0
,, 5-15 years3.92.92.32.2
,, 15-25 years4.44.35.54.3
,, 25-45 years12.310.511.110.2
,, 45-65 years23.327.726.028.6
65 years and upwards30.839.642.243.8

Table: The infantile mortality rate for 1931 was 53 per 1,000 births and the following Table gives the death-rates for England and Wales, London and Deptford for previous years:—

The infantile mortality rate for 1931 was 53 per 1,000 births and the following Table gives the death-rates for England and Wales, London and Deptford for previous years:—

YearDeptfordEngland & WalesLondon
No.Death-rate per1,000 BirthsDeath-rate per 1,000 BirthsDeath-rate per 1,000 Births
Average for 10 years 1915-1924231908785
1925137637567
1926119567064
1927111586959
1928139766567
1929141767470
1930107616059
193193536665