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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
Barking 1905
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Per 1,000 of the estimated population.
| Barking | Ilford | East Ham | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | 32.1 | ||
| 1904 | 33.8 | 28.6 | |
| 1903 | 34.2 | 30.7 | 34.4 |
| 1902 | 34.7 | ||
| 1901 | 36.7 | ||
| 1900 | 36.4 |
The average Birth Rate for the 10 years 1895-1904 is 38.00, and
that for the year 1905, 321. The rate for 1895-6 was 43.3 and it
has been steadily declining ever since. The number of births during
the year was 900, 443 boys, 457 girls. The number of illegitimate
births during the same period was 25.
Zymotic Death Rate.
Per 1,000 of the estimated population :—
1905 2.7
1904 3.66
1903 3.24
1902 2.25
1901 3.18
1900 4.52
Zymotic Case Rates.
Per 1,000 of the estimated population:—
1905 9.2
1904 10.7
1903 13.6
1902 14.5
1901 13.0
1900 9.1
Marriages during 1905.
Marriages solemnized at the Parish Church 115
At the Noncomformist Churches and Register Office 27
Total 142