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The actual death rate of 9.37, which after applying the
comparability factor becomes 10.89, compares with 11.3 for the
whole of the country.
The infant mortality rate is the lowest recorded in Mitcham,
and is 19.8 compared with 27.6 for England and Wales, which
itself is the lowest ever recorded for this country.
The death rate from cancer continues to rise and is now the
highest ever, being 1.91 per 1,000 population, equal to that in
1945.
I wish to thank the Chairmen of the Committees for their
friendly support, and all the members of the staff for their
loyalty and service throughout the year.
I have the honour to be, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Your obedient servant,
A. R. GRAHAM,
Medical Officer of Health.
Public Health Department,
Mitcham Court,
Mitcham.