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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 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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| England and Wales. | Barking. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males. | Females. | Males. | Females. | |
| Age period. | per 1,000. | per 1,000. | per 1,000. | per 1,000. |
| 35—45 | 134 | 135 | 130 | 126 |
| 45—55 | 97 | 98 | 86 | 82 |
| 55—65 | 62 | 65 | 46 | 42 |
| 65—75 | 35 | 41 | 21 | 26 |
| 75—85 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 8 |
| 85 and upwards | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
When this series is compared with that for England and
Wales, it is seen that there is a marked excess in Barking at all
ages under 15, that is School Children and Infants, and a deficit
of those who should be wage-earning units. It is easily understood
that this factor means that the town is undertaking the
Education of an immigrant population which contains an excess
of young people. It is further observed, however, that whilst
both have an excess of males at the earlier years, Barking alone
maintains this position from the 25 to the 65 years inclusive, a
fact which is frequently observed in industrial districts.
Considering the age and sex distribution in each census since
1851, the following figures are obtained when reduced to a basis
of 1,000 of each age and sex.