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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
Dagenham 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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The following figures give the estimated or census population, the number of houses as ascertained from the rate books and the number of persons per house:—
| Population. | No. of houses. | No. of persons per house. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 Census | 89,362 | 19,457 | 4.59 |
| 1931 Estimated | 90,870 | 19,457 | 4.67 |
| 1932 | 94,000 | 19,952 | 4.71 |
| 1933 | 95,550 | 20,754 | 4.60 |
| 1934 | 98,710 | 21,918 | 4.50 |
Births.
1,865 births were registered during the year. The
birth rate per 1,000 population was thus 18.59, compared
with 14.7 for England and Wales and 14.8 for the 121
12
The mortality from Measles shows a marked
reduction compared with the previous year, when it was
21. For many years it has been noted that the incidence
of Measles shows a periodicity which is remarkably
consistent, and occurs every second year. It is
anticipated that for the year 19.36 there will be a
marked increase in the fatality of Measles.
Population.
The Registrar-General's mid-year estimate was
100,300 ; this is an increase of 1,590 compared with the
previous year. The excess of births over deaths for the
year was 1,267. 882 more houses were occupied than
in 1934; it would appear, therefore, that the RegistrarGeneral's
estimate is low compared with what might
be expected, having the above facts in mind. The
average number of persons per house in Dagenham is
high compared with that of other areas, as families
allotted houses from London are usually given priority
partly on account of the number of children in such