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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 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Physical Features of the Area.
See Annual Report for 1934.
Social Conditions.
See Annual Report for 1934,
Extracts from Vital Statistics for the Year.
Live Births:—
| Males. | Females. | Total. | Birth Rate. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 796 | 652 | 1448 | 12.26 |
| Illegitimate | 21 | 24 | 45 | |
| 817 | 676 | 1493 |
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| Males. | Females. | Total. | Rate per 1000 total births. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillbirths | 20 | 24 | 44 | 29.47 |
| Males | Females. | Total. | Death Rate. | |
| Deaths | 655 | 570 | 1225 | 10.06 |
Number of Women dying from diseases and accidents of pregnancy and childbirth:—
| From Sepsis | 4 |
| From other causes | 3 |
| Total | 7 |
Death Rate of Infants under One year of age:—
All infants per 1000 live births 40.18
Legitimate infants per 1000 legitimate
live births 38.76
Illegitimate infants per 1000 illegitimate
live births 88.88
Deaths from Measles (all ages) —
Deaths from Whooping Cough (all ages) 2
Deaths from Diarrhoea (under 2 years of age) 6