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Walthamstow 1943

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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Table: STAFF.The following changes occurred in the Staff:-P.esignations and Appointments:-

STAFF.

The following changes occurred in the Staff:-P.esignations and Appointments:-

Dr.UttingTemporary AssistantAssumed duty25.1.43
Medical Officer.Resigned30.6.43
Dr.CardwellTemporary AssistantAssumed duty1.7.43
Medical OfficerResigned15.10.43
Dr.HighetTemporary Assistant Medical OfficerAssumed duty6.12.43
Mrs.F.L.Greenappointed26.7.43
Mrs.D.A.Jacobsft16.8.43
Miss R.Kaufmanresigned5.5.43.

Table: STATISTICS «ND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE AREA.

STATISTICS «ND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE AREA.

Area (in acres)4,343
Number of Assessments, 1st.April 194335,856
Rateable value£861,526
Sum represented by penny rate£3,294

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POPULATION.- The Registrar-General's estimate of the
population at mid-year, 1943, showed an increase of 1,750 on
the previous figure.
UNEMPLOYMENT.- The degree of unemployment in the area during
1943 may be estimated from the following data kindly supplied
by Mr.H.A.Jones, Manager of the Local Employment Exchange.

Table: The following data refer to the whole Exchange area.

The following data refer to the whole Exchange area.

DateNo.remaining on Register.Total.DateNo.remaining on Register.Total.
Men.Women.Men.Women.
18.1.43.3066537119.7.43.16211173
12.4.43.2923332518.10.4318027207

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Approximately 60% of the persons registered as unemployed
reside in Walthamstow.

Table: EXTRACTS FROM VITAL STATISTICS.- The Registrar-General's mid-year, 1943, estimate of population has been used for the calculation of all vital statistics:-

EXTRACTS FROM VITAL STATISTICS.- The Registrar-General's mid-year, 1943, estimate of population has been used for the calculation of all vital statistics:-

TotalMalesFemales.
LiveLegitimate1767883884
BirthsIllegitimate612932
Totals1828912916

Table: Stillbirths 58.Rate per1,000total (live &still)births..30.Deaths1294.Deaths from puerperal causes:- Rate per 1,000(live & still! births.

Stillbirths 58.Rate per1,000total (live &still)births..30.Deaths1294.

Deaths from puerperal causes:- Rate per 1,000(live & still! births.

Puerperal Sepsis Deaths63.18
Other Puerperal Causes31.59
Totals94.77

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