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Richmond upon Thames 1945

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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SECTION A—SUMMARY OF STATISTICS AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS.

Area in acres4,234
Population (Census 1931)37,791
Population (estimated 1944)34,160
Number of inhabited houses (estimated)9,988
Rateable value£584,039
Sum represented by a Penny Rate£2,275
BIRTHS.
Birth-Rate per 1,000 of estimated resident population16.7
Total number of births (live and still)571
Analysis:—M.F.Total
Live Births: Legitimate259239498
Illegitimate342862
Still Births: Legitimate459
Illegitimate112
Still-Birth Rate per 1,000 total births19
Environment of Births:—
Proportion taking place in the Borough63%
Proportion taking place outside the Borough37%
Proportion taking place in Institutions75%
Proportion taking place in dwelling-houses25%
Proportion notified by midwives alone95%
Proportion notified by doctors or parents5%
DEATHS.
Death-Rate per 1,000 of estimated resident population13.9
Total number of deaths from all causes478
Analysis:—M.F.Total
All Causes218260478
Cancer374784
Diphtheria
Measles11
Whooping Cough
Diarrhoea (under two years)22