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The birth rate of 14.34 per 1,000 population becomes, after
correction by the comparability factor, 13.91 compared with 16.4
for England and Wales.
The death rate of 9.57 becomes, after correction by the comparability
factor, 11.48 per 1,000 population, against 11.7 for England
and Wales.
As regards infant mortality, the local rate was 20.46, and the
rate for England and Wales, 22.6 per 1,000 live births, the lowest
ever recorded.
The death rate from cancer dropped again, from 2.06 to 1.89
while the rate for England and Wales rose again to 2.12 per 1,000
population. The death rate for lung cancer in Mitcham fell from
0.63 to 0.40 per 1,000 while the rate for England and Wales rose
to 0.44.
I wish to thank the Chairmen of the Committees for their unfailing
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.