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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

Sutton 1925

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton]

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The deaths occurring at 65 years, and above that
age, amount to 54 per cent. of the total deaths at all
ages. In recent years, for England and Wales the
deaths above 65 have been 36 per cent. of the total
deaths.
Inquests were held on 19 deaths:—
Violence 2
Suicide 4
Natural Causes 13

Table: Birth-rate, Death-rate, and Infant Mortality-rate during the last 20 Years.

Birth-rate, Death-rate, and Infant Mortality-rate during the last 20 Years.

Quinquennial Periods.Birth Rate.Death Rate.Infant Mortality Rate.
1906—19102310.472
1911-19151910.077
1916—192015.810.952
1921—192516.110.142

Table: Deaths at various age periods in the four quinquennial periods of the last 20 Years.

Deaths at various age periods in the four quinquennial periods of the last 20 Years.

Period.Total Deaths.Under 1 year.1—5 years.5—15 years.15-65 years.65 and above.Percentage to total deaths
Under 1 year.1-5 years.5—15 years.15—65 years.65 and above.
1906—1910952151743037332415.87.83.239.234
1911—19!51016149442940838614.64.43.03838
1916—192011128946444384958.04.04.03945
1921—19251095712626447525652.42. 44048