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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
Holborn 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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SECTION 2.
Births and Deaths.
STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1950.
Population.
The civilian population, as estimated by the Registrar-General, mid-1950 was 25,930. Comparable estimates for preceding years are set out on page 12. Registered Live Births.
| M. | F. | Total. | Rate per 1,000 Estimated Population. | Proportion per 1,000 Registered Live Births. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 151 | 120 | 271 | 10.45 | 903 |
| Illegitimate | 15 | 14 | 29 | 1.12 | 97 |
| Total Live Births | 166 | 134 | 300 | 11.57 | — |
Comparable figures for preceding 20 years are set out on page 12.
| M. | F. | Total | Rate per 1,000 Live and Still Births. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13.11 |
| Illegitimate | 1 | — | 1 | 3.28 |
| Total Stillbirths | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16.39 |
Notification of Births. The following figures for Holborn for 1950 have been supplied by the Divisional Medical Officer of the London County Council: —
| M. | F. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births | 158 | 129 | 287 |
| Stillbirths | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Total Births Notified | 161 | 130 | 291 |
The number of notified births in any year differs from the number of registered births owing to the difference in time allowed for notification and registration. Deaths—All Ages.
| M. | F. | Total. | Rate per 1,000 Estimated Population. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 131 | 286 | 11.03 |
Comparable figures for preceding 20 years arc set out on page 12.