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Erith 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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EXTRACTS FROM VITAL STATISTICS FOR YEAR 1964
| Births | ||
|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | Total |
| Live Births Legitimate 385 | 358 | 743 |
| Illegitimate 28 | 20 | 48 |
| 413 | 378 | 791 |
Live Birth rate per 1,000 Home Population (Registrar
General!s Figure):- 17.21.
Birth rate corrected for comparison with other areas:18.07.
Comparability factor supplied by Registrar General:-
1.05.
Live Birth Rate, England and Wales:- 18,4
Corresponding rate for the Borough of Erith for year 1963:- 17
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Still Births Legitimate | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| Illegitimate | - | - | - |
| 11 | 8 | 19 |
Still Birth Rate per 1,000 total births:- 25.46.
Still Birth Rate per 1,000 total births, England and
Wales:- 16.4.
Still Birth Rate per 1,000 Home Population:- 0.41.
Still Birth Rate per 1,000 Home Population, England, and Vales:- 0.31.
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Live and Still Births | 424 | 386 | 810 |
Infant Mortality
Deaths of infants under 1 year of age:-
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Illegitimate | 1 | l | 2 |
| 7 | 10 | 17 |