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The birth rate of 13.65, after correction by the comparability
factor to correspond with the average age and sex grouping of the
whole population, becomes 11.97, which compares with 15.2 for
England and Wales.
The actual death rate of 8.80, which after applying the comparability
factor becomes 10.03, compares with 11.3 for the whole
country.
The infant mortality rate is again the lowest recorded in Mitcham,
and is 13.32 compared with 25.5 for England and Wales, which itself
is the lowest ever recorded for this country.
The death rate from cancer has gone down a little to 1.64
although that of England and Wales has again risen to the highest
ever, being 2.04 per 1,000 population.
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 for Health.
Public Health Department,
Mitcham Court,
Mitcham.