London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Chigwell 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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| Chigwell Urban District | Average England and Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Death rate of infants under 1 year of age: | ||
| All infants per 1,000 live births | 17.7 | 24.9 |
| Death rate of infants under 4 weeks of age | 12.5 | 17.3 |
The following table shows some vital statistics for the district for the past five years: —
| Year | Birth Rate per 1,000 of Population | Number of Illegitimate Births | Infantile Mortality Rate per 1,000 (Live Births) | Death Rate | Estimated Population (mid-year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 16.8 | 24 | 15.7 | 7.4 | 53,160 |
| 1952 | 15.3 | 30 | 30.0 | 6.9 | 56,830 |
| 1953 | 15.1 | 31 | 16.3 | 9.0 | 57,250 |
| 1954 | 13.7 | 21 | 17.7 | 9.0 | 57,780 |
| 1955 | 12.8 | 25 | 13.8 | 8.6 | 58,790 |