Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]
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The following table gives the density of population for each Ward in the district.
| Ward. | Area in Acres | Population. | Density. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Finchley | 1161 | 11858 | 10.1 |
| East Finchley | 1219 | 14212 | 11.6 |
| West Finchley | 1002 | 13428 | 13.3 |
Birth Rate.
The number of births registered in 1908 was 888, being
one less than in 1907.
The birth-rate for the whole year was 22.22, as compared
with a rate of 24.48 for 1907.
The birth-rate for England and Wales for the year
1908 was 26.5. Of these 888 births 407 were females and
481 males.
The number of births and birth-rate for each quarter is shewn in the following table:—
| No. of Births. | Birth Rate. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | 226 | 5.7 |
| 2nd „ | 214 | 5.4 |
| 3rd „ | 218 | 5.2 |
| 4th „ | 230 | 5.8 |
| 888 | 22.22 |
The following table shews the number of births recorded and the birth-rate for each Ward of the District:—
| Ward. | No. of Births. | Birth Rate. |
|---|---|---|
| North Finchley | 268 | 23.4 |
| East Finchley | 378 | 26.3 |
| West Finchley | 242 | 18.3 |
The birth-rate of 1908 is the lowest recorded in Finchley.