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Walthamstow 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The total number of deaths in 1964 (1195) compares with 1312 in
1963, the respective death rates being 11.2 and 12.2 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 17.7
Deaths 11.3
Deaths from Accidents in the home
Thirteen deaths occured in 1964 from this cause. Six died at
home. Ages and sexes were:-
Pemale: 83, 79, 70, 67, 67, 66, 38, 1.
Male: 89, 85, 84, 67, 36.
In order to put these and other deaths in proper perspective, the following comparison is made:-
| Cause of Death | 1964 | 1963 |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Suicide | 8 | 7 |
| (b) Motor Vehicle accidents | 11 | 9 |
| (c) All other accidents | 18 | 17 |
| (d) Accidents in the home (included in line (c)) | 13 | 10 |
| (e) Tuberculosis | 8 | 6 |
| (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 and Wanstead & Woodford:-
Approximately 48,927 men and 38,073 women
2. Insured population of the Borough of Walthamstow:-
Approximately 21,002 men and 15,472 women
3. The number of persons placed in employment in the whole area
during 1964:-
4,661 men and 1,386 women
These figures include approximately:-
320 disabled men and 99 disabled women