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Walthamstow 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The total number of deaths in 1961 (1,323) compares with 1,137
in 1960, the respective death rates being 12 15 and 10.1 per 1,000
population.
The comparability factors for Walthamstow are given by the
Registrar-General as follows:-
Comparability factor for births 1.03
Comparability factor for deaths 1.04
The above factors, when applied to the crude rates, produce the
following adjusted rates:-
Live births 14.4
Deaths 12.6
Deaths from Accidents in the home
Six deaths occurred in 1961 from this cause. All died in
hospital. The ages and sexes were:-
Female: 60, 71, 74, 75, 95 Male: 66
In order to put these and other deaths in proper perspective, the following comparison is made:-
| Cause of Death | 1961 | 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Suicide | 4 | 10 |
| (b) Motor Vehicle accidents | 13 | 10 |
| (c) All other accidents | 13 | 12 |
| (d) Accidents in the house (included in line (c)) | 6 | 5 |
| (e) Tuberculosis | 7 | 7 |
| (f) Poliomyelitis | Nil | Nil |
Employment
Miss D.M. Rogerson, Manager of the Local Employment Exchange has
kindly contributed the following information:-
"I am afraid we do not keep separate records relating to the
ages of the people we find jobs for, but in fact we are able to place
men and women in their 70's.
1. Insured population of the borough of Walthamstow, Leyton,
Chingford and Wanstead and Woodford:- approximately 46,200
men, 38,800 women.
2. Insured population of the borough of Walthamstow:approximately
20,700 men, 16,200 women.
3. The number of persons placed in employment in the whole area
during 1961: approximately 4,000 men, 1,600 women. These
figures include approximately 270 disabled men and 75 disabled
women.
4. The average number of persons unemployed in the whole area
during 1961: 860 men. 164 women. These figures include
approximately 90 disabled men and 15 disabled women.