London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1958
[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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1957 | 777 | 12.31 | 16.1 |
| 1958 | 867 | 13.64 | 16.4 1 |
AGES AT DEATH DURING 1958 The deaths occurred at the following ages:-
| Age Group | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 10 | 4 |
| 1-4 | 1 | - |
| 5-14 | – | 2 |
| 15 - 24 | 7 | 2 |
| 25 - 34 | 8 | 1 |
| 35 - 44 | 7 | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | 34 | 20 |
| 55 - 64 | 58 | 40 |
| 65 - 74 | 91 | 59 |
| 75 and over | 109 | 183 |
| Total | 325 | 316 |
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