[Report 1962] / Medical Officer of Health, Paignton U.D.C.

  • Paignton (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1962
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Credit: [Report 1962] / Medical Officer of Health, Paignton U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    PAIGNTON URBAN DISTRICT REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH FOR THE YEAR 1962 preface Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, I present herewith ray Annual Report on Health in Paignton for the year 1962. The Report is based upon material supplied by the Public Health Inspectors, the Engineer and Surveyor, the Water Engineer and the Housing Officer. STATISTICS Population Although the final census figures in 1961 indicated a population of 30,292, the Registrar General's estimate of the mid-year population for 1962 was only 29,810 persons. This estimate is the 'official figure' upon which the vital statistics in this Report are based, for comparison with other years. The estimated population increased by 840 persons. There were 151 more deaths than births, possibly due to a large aged population, so that the estimated population increase may be attributed to a total of 991 persons having moved into the District. According to the census figures there were 25,553 persons resident in 1951, rising by 4,739 over the years to 30,292 in 1961. This averages nearly 4?4 persons per year*, about half the present estimated increase for 1962. I would hazard a guess that the actual increase of population has not been evenly spread out over the past ten years, but has taken place mostly during the latter half of that period, in step with the increase in housing. Births and Deaths The Standardised Birth Rate at 13.46 per 1,000 population is higher than in 1961, but well below the National Average of 18.0. This is possibly a reflection of the proportion of young married couples to elderly persons. Unfortunately details of the age groups of the population at the 1961 census have not yet been received so an accurate assessment cannot be made. The Standardised Death Rate in 1962 was 12.72 per 1,000 population. This is lower than in 1961, but still slightly above the National Average of 11.9 per 1,000 population.