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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 1897
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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| Harrow Green Ward— | ||
|---|---|---|
| Harrow Green Board School | 1,293 | 3,101 |
| Goodall Road „ | 313 | |
| Mayville Road „ | 1,495 | |
| Leytonstone Ward— | ||
| Kirkdale Road Board School | 1,343 | |
| Leyton Ward— | ||
| Church Road Board School | 907 | |
| Lea Bridge Road „ | 166 | |
| Newport Road „ | 1,672 | |
| Ruckholt „ | 998 | |
| Capworth Street „ | 1,335 | 5,078 |
| Total attending Board Schools | 14,473 | |
| National Schools | 810 | |
| Total | 15,283 | |
BIRTHS.
During the year there were 2,501 births registered, being an increase
of 129, and consisting of 1,278 males and 1,223 females.
The birth rate is 29.3 per thousand, the rate in 1896 being 30 8
per thousand. The rate for England and Wales for this year is 297
per thousand.
There were 95 births in the Union Workhouse.
Table I. — B irths for the last 5 years.
| Males. | Females. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 1,148 | 1,l68 | 2,316 |
| 1894 | 1,113 | 1,111 | 2,224 |
| 1895 | 1,200 | 1,092 | 2,292 |
| 1896 | 1,2l6 | 1,156 | 2,372 |
| 1897 | 1,278 | 1,223 | 2,501 |
| 5,955 | 5,750 | 11,705 |