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Shoreditch 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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II.—POPULATION, BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
The Registrar-General's estimate for the mid-year 1947 population was 44,610.
This shows an increase of 2,010 over the previous year. This figure is used for
statistical purposes throughout this Report.
The density of the population in the Borough is 67 persons per acre.
BIRTHS
The numbers of live births registered in the Borough during the calendar year 1947 are given in the following table:—
| Total Live Births (legitimate and illegitimate) | Live births registered (excluding re-registra-tions) | Inward transfers | Outward transfers | Live births allocated to the Borough |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | 254 | 298 | - | 552 |
| Females | 217 | 276 | 1 | 492 |
| Totals | 471 | 574 | 1 | 1,044 |
| Illegitimate live births: | ||||
| Males | 24 | 14 | — | 38 |
| Females | 13 | 12 | — | 25 |
| Totals | 37 | 26 | — | 63 |
The birth rate for the Borough was 23.18. For England and Wales the birth
rate was 20.5, and for London, 22.7. The illegitimate births numbered 63, of which
38 were males. The illegitimate births therefore represented 6.03 per cent. of all
the births in the Borough, as compared with 5.2 per cent. for England and Wales.
STILLBIRTHS
The number of registered stillbirths allocated to the Borough was 32, or 3 per
cent. of all births.
MARRIAGES
The number of marriages during the year was 490, and the marriage rate was
21.97 per 1,000 population. The marriage rate for the Metropolis was 23.8, and for
England and Wales, 18.5.