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DEATHS
The number of deaths registered in Woolwich was 1,790 and
after correction for inward and outward transfers the net number
was 1,761 giving a death rate of 12.0 for the Borough, compared
with 10,7 the previous year. Of the total deaths, 795 (or
44 per cent.) ware over 75 years of age.
The adjusted death rate for Woolwich was 15.0 compared with
the figure of 12.5 for London, and of 12.2 for England and Wales.
Deaths of Woolwich residents in hospitals in the Borough
totalled 562;,whilst 574 died in other hospitals.
MATERNAL DEATHS
There was one maternal death during 1963, and one in the
previous year.
NATURAL INCREASE IN POPULATION (i»eo excess of Births over Deaths)
In 1963 the natural increase in population was 618; in 1961
It was 540; and in 1962 it was 668.
INQUESTS
Sixty-three inquests were held on Woolwich residents during
the year, and 476 post-mortems on Woolwich residents were carried
out on behalf of the Coroner.
INFANT MORTALITY
There were 62 infant deaths during the year, being 18 more
than in the previous year. The infant death rate was 28.9
compared with 21.1 for England and Wales, and 22.0 for London.
The following Table gives details of the infant deaths in
Woolwich during 1963.
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