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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 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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VITAL STATISTICS.
| Males. | Females. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 735 | 654 | 1389 |
| Illegitimate | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| 747 | 673 | 1420 |
The birth rate per 1,000 of the population was thus 12.02.
The following list shows the population, number of births, and the corrected birth rate per 1,000 during the past five years:—
| Year. | Population. | No. of Births. | Birth Rate. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 125,700 | 1,499 | 11.91 |
| 1934 | 123,430 | 1,454 | 11.78 |
| 1935 | 121,690 | 1,493 | 12.26 |
| 1936 | 119,900 | 1,421 | 11.85 |
| 1937 | 118,100 | 1,420 | 12.02 |
On page 25 will be found a table showing the population,
number of births and birth rate for each year since 1892—a period
of 45 years.
The figures below show how, during the five-year period, the
birth rate in Leyton has compared with corresponding rates in the
Great Towns, in London, and in England and Wales. It is evident
that during each of the five years, the Leyton birth rate has remained
at a lower level than in any of the other three comparative areas.
1933 1934 1935 1936 1937
Leyton 11.91 11.78 12.26 11.85 12.02
125 County Boroughs and
Great Towns 12.2 14.7 14.8 14.9 14.9
London 13.2 13.2 13.3 13.6 13.3
England and Wales 14.4 14.8 14.7 14.8 14.9