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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
Poplar 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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In conclusion, I wish to thank the members of the council
for their continued support during the year.
I am, Madam, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
G. O. MITCHELL
Aoting Medical Officer of Health.
STATISTICS AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS. . .
AREA. 2,136 acres.
POPULATION: Census 1931 155,089
Regsitrar-General's estimated
Civilian Population 1944 57,670
The birth and death rates for the yoars 1938-44 wore given in last yoar's report. Below are-given the corresponding rates for the year 1944, the average for five years 1940-4, and for 1945.
| 1944. | Average 1940-4. | 1945. | London 1945. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate Live births | 20.7 | 19.3 | 21.2 | 15.7 | |
| Stillbirths | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 0.40 | |
| Death rate, all causes | 16.5 | 18.6 | 14.6 | 13.8 | |
| Tuberculosis death rate: of respiratory system | 1.24 | 1.24 | 0.78 | ? | |
| other forms | 0.06 | 0.12 | 0.09 | ? | |
| Total | 1.30 | 1.36 | 0.87 | ? | |
| Infantile Mortality rate per 1,000 births live | 41 | 41 | 47 | 53 | |
| Meternal Mortality rate per l,000 total births | 3.49 | 2.66 | 0.80 | ? | |