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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
Walthamstow 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS
The Registrar-General's returns show the following registrations during the calendar year:—
| (a) Live Births. | Males. | Females. | Totals. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 1,332 | 1,265 | 2,597 |
| Illegitimate | 36 | 37 | 73 |
| 1,368 | 1,302 | 2,670 | |
| (b) Stillbirths. | Males. | Females. | Totals. |
| Legitimate | 31 | 24 | 55 |
| Illegitimate | — | 4 | 4 |
| 31 | 28 | 59 |
The stillbirth rate per 1,000 population was 0.48.
Of the 2,489 birth registrations received in the Department
between 4th January, 1947, and 27th December, 1947, a total of
eighteen were not notified in this area, but some may possibly have
been notified elsewhere. Appropriate action was taken when
necessary.
Of the 2,489 local registrations, 163 belonging to other areas are excluded, leaving a nett total of 2,326.
| St. James Street. | High Street. | Hoe Street. | Wood Street. | Hale End. | Higham Hill. | Total. | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. | F. | M. | F. | M. | F. | M. | F. | M. | F. | M. | F. | M. | F. | |
| Totals | 177 | 176 | 138 | 147 | 192 | 196 | 173 | 150 | 236 | 225 | 287 | 229 | 1,203 | 1,123 |
| Grand Totals | 353 | 285 | 388 | 323 | 461 | 516 | 2,326 | |||||||
The following figures show the registrations of births during the past 18 years :—
| 1930 | 1,959 | Average for 10 years 1,736 | 1940 | 1,575 | Average for 8 years 1,906 |
| 1931 | 1,947 | ||||
| 1932 | 1,789 | 1941 | 1,304 | ||
| 1933 | 1,670 | 1942 | 1,718 | ||
| 1934 | 1,715 | 1943 | 1,828 | ||
| 1935 | 1,670 | 1944 | 1,915 | ||
| 1936 | 1,715 | 1945 | 1,713 | ||
| 1937 | 1,675 | 1946 | 2,544 | ||
| 1938 | 1,617 | 1947 | 2,650 | ||
| 1939 | 1,606 |
During the first six months of the current year 1,163 births
have been notified. This would give an approximate total for the
year of 2,326.