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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
Twickenham 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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Population.
The population as estimated by the Registrar General for the middle of
the year 1938 was 96,550, representing an increase of 2,320 compared with
last year.
As will be seen from the preceding statistical summary, the natural
increase in the population during the year—i.e., excess of live births over
deaths, was 4-38. Immigration exceeded emigration therefore to the extent
of 1,882 persons.
Births.
The births registered in the borough in 1938 numbered 1,395, made up as follows:—
| Males | Females | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 717 | 619 | 1336 |
| Illegitimate | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| Total | 743 | 652 | 1395 |
This gives a birth rate of 14.4 per 1,000 of the population as compared
with 15.1 for England and Wales.
Deaths.
The nett deaths registered in the borough during 1938 numbered 957,
and were made up as follows : males, 487; females, 470.
The crude death rate per 1,000 of the population for the year was 9.91.
By the use of the Registrar General's comparability factor, an adjusted death
rate of 9.81 is obtained. This shows a decrease compared with last year,
and is well below the comparable death rate (11.6) for England and Wales.
Main Causes of Death.
An analysis of the death returns reveals that the main causes of death
were (i) diseases of the heart and circulatory system and cerebral haemorrhage
(35 percent.); (ii) cancer (18 per cenl.).
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