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Ilford 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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The adjusted death rate, calculated on the estimated population of
176,550 is 11.84 per 1,000.
Inquests. — During the year, 66 inquests were held on deaths
occurring in Ilford, 51 on Ilford residents, and 15 on non-residents.
The ages at death were as follows:-
| Under 1 year | 1-2 years | 3-5 years | 6-15 years | 16-25 years | 26-45 years | 46-65 years | 66 years and upwards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 26 |
DEATH RATES FROM CANCER, 1963.
The following Table shows the death-rates for 1963 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 | .515 | .519 |
| Cancer, other forms | 1.659 | 1.658 |
5. TABLES OF VITAL STATISTICS. - Table I gives a comparative
statement of the birth-rate and death-rate for the past five years.
Table IA 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 1963.
arranged according to the age groups at which deaths occurred.