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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 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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| Males. | Females. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 762 | 701 | 1463 |
| Illegitimate | 20 | 36 | |
| 778 | 721 | 1499 |
The birth rate per 1,000 of the population was thus 11.91, the
lowest ever recorded in the area.
The following list shows the population, number of births, and the corrected birth rate per 1000 during the past five years:—
| Year. | Population. | No. of Births. | Birth Rate. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 128,300 | 1731 | 13.49 |
| 1930 | 128,300 | 1757 | 13.69 |
| 1931 | 14.09 | ||
| 1932 | 127,140 | 13.10 | |
| 1933 | 125,700 | 1499 | 11.91 |
On page 27 will be found a table showing the population,
number of births and birth rate for each year since 1892—a period
of 41 years.
The figures below show how, during the five-year period, the birth rate in Leyton has compared with corresponding rates in the Great Towns, in London, and in England and Wales. It is evident that during each of the five years, the Leyton birth rate has remained at a substantially lower level than in the case of any of the other three comparative areas.
| Leyton | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 |
| 13.49 | 13.69 | 14.09 | 13.10 | 11.91 | |
| 118 County Boroughs and Great Towns | 16.6 | 16.6 | 16.0 | 15.4 | 12.2 |
| London | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.0 | 14.2 | 13.2 |
| England and Wales | 16.3 | 16.3 | 15.8 | 15.3 | 14.4 |