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Heston and Isleworth 1922
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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The following figures gives the number of births:—
| Male. | Female. | Total. |
|---|---|---|
| 434 | 433 | 867 |
| Illegitimate. | ||
| Male | Female. | Total. |
| 13 | 18 | 31 |
Infant Mortality.
The figure obtained under this heading is regarded as a
valuable index of the sanitary conditions of a district. Furthermore,
as it is based on ascertained facts (i.e., the actual numbers of
births and infant deaths), it is more reliable than the death-rate
which is calculated on an estimated population.
The rate for 1922 is 73 5 per 1,000 births. The rates for
England and Wales and for London during the same period were
7.3 and 74 respectively.
In 1912 the rate for this district was 85, and in 1918,. 86.
in 1920 it was 57; these were the lowest figures previously
recorded.
From the undermentioned table, it will be seen that the rate of infant mortality varies in a significant manner from Ward to Ward : -
| During 1922. | |
|---|---|
| Heston | 74.0 |
| Hounslow North | 73.3 |
| Hounslow South | 68.0 |
| Isleworth North | 81.6 |
| Isleworth South | 75.9 |
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Water Supply.
There were, as far as is known, at the end of the year 41
private wells from which the water was used for domestic purposes.
In nine other cases there are wells, but an alternative supply
from the main exists for domestic purposes.