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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
Hackney 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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(a) Births to Hackney mothers corrected by inward and
outward transfers : —
(i)
| Male. | Female. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 1,347 | 1,288 | 2,635 |
| Illegitimate | 50 | 47 | 97 |
| Totals | 1,397 | 1,335 | 2,732 |
(ii)
| Male. | Female. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 51 | 24 | 75 |
| Illegitimate | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Totals | 54 | 26 | 80 |
(b) Births to Hackney women corrected by inward and outward
transfers less births to Hackney mothers in the last quarter
of the year who were temporarily residing in other areas
as a result of the war :—
| Male. | Female. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 1,293 | 1,250 | 2,543 |
| Illegitimate | 50 | 47 | 97 |
| Totals | 1,343 | 1,297 | 2,640 |
Notification of Births.—During the year 1939, notifications
were received of the birth within the Borough of 3,367 live children
and 83 still-born children. Information with regard to the birth
of children to Hackney mothers at addresses outside the Borough
was received in respect of 751 living and 24 still-born children,
whilst particulars of the birth of children within the Borough
whose home addresses were situated in other areas were forwarded
in the case of 1,595 living and 44 still-born children.