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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
Leyton 1896
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Cann Hall Ward—
| Cann Hall Road Board School | 2,013 | 5,016 |
| Downsell Road ,, | 1,648 | |
| Trumpington Road „ | 1,355 | |
| Harrow Green Ward— | ||
| Harrow Green Board School | 1,271 | 3,036 |
| Goodall Road „ | 318 | |
| Mayville Road „ | 1,447 | |
| Leytonstone Ward— | ||
| Kirkdale Road Board School | 1,206 | |
| Leyton Ward— | ||
| Church Road Board School | 838 | 4.401 |
| Lea Bridge Road ,, | 177 | |
| Newport Road ,, | 1,337 | |
| Ruckhelt ,, | 1,011 | |
| Capworth Street ,, | 1,038 | |
| Total attending Board Schools | 13,659 | |
| National Schools | S50 | |
| Total | 14,509 | |
There has been an increase in number since last year, and it will
be noticed that the Capworth Street School has been finished during
the year and provides accommodation for a large number of children.
BIRTHS.
During the year there were 2,372 births registered, being an
increase of 80, and consisting of 1,216 males and 1,156 females.
The birth rate is 30.8 per thousand, the rate in 1885 being 30.5
per thousand. The rate for England and Wales for this year is 29.7
per thousand.
There were 82 births in the Union Workhouse.