London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Crayford 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Births
The 476 live births notified showed an increase of 39 compared
with last year's figure. The birth rate per 1,000 of the population
is 16 1 against 15 4 last year The birth rate for
England and Wales was 15.6.
Deaths,
This year we recorded 247 deaths out of a population of
29,530 representing a death rate of 8.36 against 7.7 in 1955.
The death rate for England and Wales was 11.7
Infant Deaths
During the year 11 infants died before reaching the age of
one year. There were 8 in 1955-
Rate of Infant Deaths under one year per 1,000 live births
was 23.1 as against 18.3 last year. That of England and Wales
was 23.8.
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