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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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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It will be seen that there were more than 6,000 persons over
65 years of age in this population table in 1951 and the figure
is no doubt higher today. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 856 | 13.73 | 15.5 |
| 1954 | 816 | 12.88 | 14.1 |
| 1955 | 760 | 12.14 | 15.0 |
| 1956 | 761 | 12.15 | 35-7 |
| 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 |
| 1962 | 977 | 15.46 | 18.0 |
AC-ES AT DEATH DURING 1962. The deaths occurred at the following ages:-
| Age Group | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 6 | 11 |
| 1-4 | 1 | - |
| 5-14 | 3 | 3 |
| 15 - 24 | 4 | 2 |
| 25 - 34 | 2 | 5 |
| 35 - 44 | 4 | 2 |
| 45 - 54 | 32 | 24 |
| 55 - 64 | 68 | 49 |
| 65 - 74 | 84 | 71 |
| 75 and over | 104 | 179 |
| TOTAL | 308 | 346 |
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