[Report 1948] / Medical Officer of Health, Alston-with-Garrigill R.D.C.

  • Alston-with-Garrigill (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1948
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Credit: [Report 1948] / Medical Officer of Health, Alston-with-Garrigill R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Increased, in spite of the fact that many old properties vacated by New Council House tenants have been left un- inhabited, being unfit or dangerous for further use as dwellings. Although other developments and improvements are envisaged the present housing policy must continue as s major item. Both the birth rate and death rate have decreased slightly but the birth rate is lower than the death rate. This normally is a retrogressive sign and if such a state continued the community would ultimately cease to exist. This is not so in Alston. The high death rate is due to the fact that many of pensionable age live in the area, and further many come on retiral. The second factor is that many of child-bearing age, although earning a living do not reside here, because of the housing shortage. It is reaffirmed that housing is the. most essential public work. Prosperity is present in Alston and must assuredly remain, as the results of our labour will continue to be in demand indefinitely. The health of the district is good and it is felt that the people of the district can look forward with confidence to a great increase in public works and amenities. LIVE BIRTHS. Legitimate Illegitimate STILL BIRTHS. Legitimate Illegitimate .. ANNUAL BIRTH-RATE per 1,000 estimated population For this Area For Cumberland For Rural Districts of Cumberland For England and Wales ... 1948. M. 16 1 F. 17 1 M. 35 F. 15.6 19.4 19.5 17.9