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Paddington 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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The following table, comparing the vital statistics for the metropolitan boroughs, has been supplied by Dr. F. D. Ross·Keyt, Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington:—
1928.
| Cities and Boroughs. | Estimated population to the middle of year. | Births Annual rate per 1,000 persons living. | Zymotic Deaths Annual rate per 1,000 persons living. | Death·rate per 1,000 living. | Deaths of Infants under one year to 1,000 births. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ||||||
| — | — | — | — | — | ||
| — | ||||||
| _ | _ | - | - | _ | ||
*The provisional figures relating to London were supplied by the Registrar·General. Other figures supplied by
Medical Officers of Health.
INQUESTS.
During 1928, 141 inquests were held on residents of the Borough, and 98 deaths were
registered after the issue of certificates by the Coroner under powers conferred by the Coroners
(Amendment) Act, 1926.