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Walthamstow 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The total number of deaths in 1963 (1312) compares with 1273 in
1962. the respective death rates being 12.2 and 11.76 per 1.000
population,
The comparability factors for Walthamstow are given by the
Registrar General as follows:-
Comparability factor for births 1.06
Comparability factor for deaths 1.01
The above factors, when applied to the crude rates, produce the
following adjusted rates;-
Live births 16.4
Deaths 12.3
Deaths from Accidents in the home
Ten deaths occurred in 1963 from this cause. All died at home,
Ages and sexes were
Female: 89,86,82,76,9.
Male 87,78.62,57,27.
In order to put these and other deaths in proper perspective the following comparison is made:
| Cause of Death | 1963 | 1962 |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Suicide | 7 | 10 |
| (b) Motor Vehicle accidents | 9 | 15 |
| (c) All other accidents | 17 | 19 |
| (d) Accidents in the home (included in line (c) | 10 | 12 |
| (e) Tuberculosis | 6 | 5 |
| (f) Poliomyelitis | Nil | Nil |
Employment
Contributed by Miss G. Cordell, Manager of the Local Employment
Exchange.
1. Insured population of the Boroughs of Walthamstow, Leyton.
Chingford, Wanstead and Woodford:-
Approximately 48,526 men and 36,831 women.
2. Insured population of the borough of Walthamstow:
Approximately 21,286 men and 14.513 women.
3. The number of persons placed in employment in the whole area
during 1963:-
Approximately 3,584 men and 1,411 women.
These figures include approximately:-
267 disabled men and 84 disabled women.
4. The average number of persons unemployed in the whole area
during 1963;-
1,132 men 228 women.
These figures include approximately:-
117 disabled men and 22 disabled women.