[Report 1971] / Medical Officer of Health, Monmouthshire County Council.

  • Monmouthshire (Wales). County Council.
Date:
1971
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Credit: [Report 1971] / Medical Officer of Health, Monmouthshire County Council. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Estimated mid-year Estimated mid-year Fluctuation home home in population population 12 District 1970 1971 months Urban Abercarn 18,660 18,460 - 200 Abergavenny 9,520 9,290 230 Abertillery 22,350 21,220 1130 Bedwas and Machen 12,530 12,600 + 70 Bedwellty 25,750 25,280 470 Blaenavon 7,640 7,150 - 490 Caerleon 6,390 6,600 + 210 Chepstow 7,850 8,340 + 490 Cwmbran 32,230 31,650 - 580 Ebbw Vale 26,360 26,030 - 330 Monmouth 6,360 6,680 + 320 Mynyddislwyn 15,820 15,360 - 460 Nantyglo and Blaina 10,860 10,670 - 190 Pontypool 36,090 36,850 + 760 Rhymney 8,610 8,010 - 600 Risca 16,050 15,810 - 240 Tredegar 18,740 17,870 - 870 Usk 2,270 1,940 - 330 Totals 284,080 279,810 - 4270 Rural Abergavenny 10,300 10,660 + 360 Chepstow 16,240 16,170 - 70 Magor and St. Mellons 18,880 19,850 + 970 Monmouth 6,050 6,310 + 260 Pontypool 17,230 17,060 - 170 Totals: 68,700 70,050 + 1350 Grand Totals: 352,780 349,860 - 2920 It is important that such fluctuations are closely observed as they may have a bearing on the provision and siting of services. One feature of medical provisions is a tendency for them to be preserved by tradition rather than need.