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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 1964
[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 much higher today. The presence of so many in
the older age group emphasises 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1962 | 977 | 15.46 | 18.0 |
| 1963 | 1,011 | 15.93 | 18.2 |
| 1964 | 1,088 | 17.06 | 18.4 |
AGES AT DEATH DURING 1964 The deaths occurred at the following ages:-
| Age Groups | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 0 | 5 |
| 1-4 | - | 1 |
| 5-14 | 2 | j 2 |
| 15 - 24 | 3 | - |
| 25 - 34 | 2 | 2 |
| 35 - 44 | 6 | 3 |
| 45 - 54 | 34 | 19 |
| 55 - 64 | 90 | 48 |
| 65 - 74 . | 80 | 72 |
| 75 and over | 103 | 176 |
| TOTAL | 329 | 328 |
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