[Report 1959] / Medical Officer of Health, Prestatyn U.D.C.

Prestatyn (Wales). Urban District Council.

Date:: 1959

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Credit: [Report 1959] / Medical Officer of Health, Prestatyn U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Statistics Our crude birth rate of 12.03 births per 1,000 of the population is lower than in 1958, when the figure was 14 98. When corrected to compensate for our high proportion of elderly persons, the rate is 13.35 births per 1,000 population as compared with the national rate of 16.5. The uncorrected death rate is 18.61 deaths per 1,000 of the population, compared with an uncorrected death rate of 17.49 for 1958. Corrected for comparison with the rate for England and Wales, our deatli rate of 14.14 is somewhat higher than the national figure of 11.6. Here again is reflected the relatively high proportion of elderly persons over the age of 73 years. There were 6 Infant deaths during the year, which gives an Infant mortality rate of 51.28 par 1,000 live births, compared with the national Infant mortality rale of 22.0 deaths per 1,000 live births. Elderly People and Elderly Sick People. This problem of the elderly continues to a minor degree, but I have not been required to take any action tor the removal of elderly persons to a place where they could receive care and attention dining the year. The services of full-time home helps are available in the d.strict and their work is greatly appreciated.