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Bromley 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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rates and render the statistics more readily comparable
with other areas.
II.—VITAL STATISTICS.
Births.
Seven hundred and eighty-one live births were notified
during 1935 as occurring within the Borough of Bromley.
One hundred and fifty-nine of these were transferable to
other local authorities, while 136 babies of Bromley
residents were born outside the area. These figures give
us 758 registrable births, and a Birth Bate for 1935 of
13.5 per 1,000 population.
The return shows the following details:—
| Live Births: | Total. | Legitimate. | Illegitimate. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 391 | 374 | 17 |
| Female | 367 | 347 | 20 |
| Totals | 758 | 721 | 37 |
| Still Births: | |||
| Male | 9 | 9 | — |
| Female | 6 | 6 | — |
| Totals | 15 | 15 | — |
These figures shew the highest number of births ever recorded in Bromley, an excess of males over females, a reduction in still births and a reduction in the number of babies born out of wedlock.
| Year. | Birth Rates. | |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley. | England and Wales. | |
| 1924 | 15.1 | 18.8 |
| 1925 | 14.6 | 18.3 |
| 1926 | 14.8 | 17.8 |
| 1927 | 14.9 | 16.7 |
| 1928 | 15.9 | 16.7 |
| 1929 | 14.8 | 16.3 |
| 1930 | 14.3 | 16.3 |
| 1931 | 13.5 | 15.8 |
| 1932 | 12.9 | 15.3 |
| 1933 | 12.3 | 14.4 |
| 1934 | 13.3 | 14.8 |
| 1935 | 13.5 | 14.7 |