1.6 - Breeding Ground (Paramveer)

Question 1

Birth Rate of Slough

Answer 1

• 420 babies born per month in Wrexham Park Hospital

- Highest birth rate in the UK with 20.9/1000.

Question 2

Have there been changes to attitude for having families?

Answer 2

A change in attitude has occurred, e.g. 1900 the average family size was 4.6 children, in 1950 it was 2.2, and currently it is 1.7

Question 3

What is the birth rate of Slough?

Answer 3

• Birth rate of 20.9/1000 (highest birth rate)

- 420 babies born per month at Wexham Park Hospital.