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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
Surbiton 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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BIRTHS.
The following table shows the number of live births and the birth rate over the past ten years.
| Year | Number of Births | Birth Rate | Birth Rate for England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 1,106 | 19.03 | 20.5 |
| 1948 | 915 | 15.54 | 17.9 |
| 1949 | 892 | 14.83 | 16.7 |
| 1950 | 836 | 13.65 | 15.8 |
| 1951 | 841 | 13.76 | 15.5 |
| 1952 | 814 | 13.21 | 15.3 |
| 1953 | 856 | 13.73 | 15.5 |
| 1954 | 816 | 12.88 | 14.1 |
| 1955 | 760 | 12.14 | 15.0 |
| 1956 | 761 | 12.15 | 15.7 |
AGES AT DEATH DURING 1956. The deaths occurred at the following ages:.
| Age Group. | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 6 | 6 |
| 1.4 | 1 | 2 |
| 5.14 | 5 | 1 |
| 15.24 | 3 | 2 |
| 25 . 34 | 4 | 5 |
| 35.44 | 5 | 5 |
| 28 | 13 | |
| 48 | 41 | |
| 65.74 | 91 | 60 |
| 75 &nd over | 88 | 201 |
| Total | 279 . | 336 |
The table from the Registrer General shows how many females
live to a very advanced age.
It also shows the generally extended life of male and female.
It is obvious that relatively few persons fail to reach the
fifth decennium.
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