Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1959 | 853 | 13.38 | 16.5 |
| 1960 | 921 | 14.36 | 17.1 |
AGES AT DEATH DURING 1960 The deaths occurred at the following ages,-
| Age Group | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 12 | 8 |
| 1-4 | - | - |
| 5-14 | 2 | 2 |
| 15-24 | 3 | - |
| 25-34 | 5 | - |
| 35-44 | 13 | 8 |
| 45-54 | 32 | 21 |
| 55-64 | 68 | 34 |
| 65-74 | 98 | 61 |
| 75 and over | 120 | 188 |
| Total | 353 | 322 |
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