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Leyton 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Deaths.—Twelve hundred and seventy-two deaths of Leyton
residents were registered during the year, including those of 144
males and 118 females (transferable deaths) who died outside the
area.
Males. Females. Total.
639 633 1272
The death rate per 1000 of the population was thus 10.61.
The following list shows the population, number of deaths, and the death rate per 1000 of the population during the past five years:—
| Year. | Population. | No. of Deaths. | Death Rate. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 127,140 | 1,341 | 10.54 |
| 1933 | 125,700 | 1,468 | 11.67 |
| 1934 | 123,430 | 1,317 | 10.67 |
| 1935 | 121,690 | 1,225 | 10.06 |
| 1936 | 119,900 | 1,272 | 10.61 |
The figures below show how, during the five-year period, the
death rate in Leyton has compared with corresponding rates in the
Great Towns, in London, and in England and Wales.
During each of the five years, the Leyton death rate has remained at a lower level than in the case of any of the other three comparative areas.
| 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton | 10.54 | 11.67 | 10.67 | 10.06 | 10.61 |
| 122 County Boroughs and Great Towns | 11.8 | 12.2 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 12.3 |
| London | 12.3 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 11.4 | 12.5 |
| England and Wales | 12.0 | 12.3 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 12.1 |
The figure of 1,272 registered deaths represents an increase of
47 (about 3.69 per cent.) when compared with the corresponding
number (1,225) registered during the previous year.