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Ilford 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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The adjusted death rate, calculated on the estimated
population of 178,600 is 11.29 per 1,000.
Inquests.- During the year, 94 inquests were held on
deaths occurring in Ilford, 65 on Ilford residents, and 29 on
non-residents.
The ages at death were as follows:-
Under 1-2 2-5 5-15 15-25 25-45 45-65 65 years and
1 year years years years years years years upwards
1 2 3 10 30 48
DEATH RATES FROM CANCER, 1959.
The following Table shows the death-rates for 1959 for Ilford, compared with the provisional death-rates for England and Wales for the same period per 1,000 population; the figures having been supplied by the Registrar-General:-
| Ilford | England and Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer of lung and bronchus | .582 | .464 |
| Cancer, other forms | 1.585 | 1.676 |
5. TABLES OF VITAL STATISTICS.- Table I gives
a comparative statement of the birth-rate and death-rate for
the past five years.
Table 1A gives a comparison of the vital statistics
of Ilford with England and Wales, and the London Administrative
County.
Table II gives a classified statement of the causes
of death in 1959, arranged according to the age groups at
which deaths occurred.