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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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It will be seen that there are over 6,000 persons over
65 years of age in this population table. The presence of so
many in the older age groups means the necessity to co-ordinate,
organise and maintain more comprehensive geriatric services and
special housing for the old folk.
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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1961 | 924 | 14.70 | 17.4 |
AGES AT DEATH DURING 1961. The deaths occurred at the following ages:-
| Age Group | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 5 | 10 |
| 1-4 | 4 | 2 |
| 5-14 | 1 | - |
| 15 - 24 | 10 | 2 |
| 25 - 34 | 2 | 3 |
| 35 - 44 | 2 | 4 |
| 45 - 54 | 40 | 18 |
| 55 - 64 | 89 | 48 |
| 65 - 74 | 66 | 67 |
| 75 and over | 110 | 181 |
| TOTAL | 329 | 335 |
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