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From the above tables it will be seen that the Neo-natal deaths
remain more or less stationary, as is the case also with the deaths
from Gastro-intestinal and Developmental conditions.
However, it will be noted that in 1934 there was a great increase
over 1933 in the number of deaths from Respiratory causes (c.f. 14
and 5). This may be accounted for by the particularly hot and dry
summer. (N.B.—The Death Rate from Tuberculosis in 1934 was the
highest for 9 years.)
Deaths of Young Children.
During 1934, 67 deaths occurred of children under 5 years of age.
This is equivalent to a rate of 14 per 1,000 live children born in that
and the four preceding years.
Maternal Deaths.
Four maternal deaths occurred during the year 1934, which is a
rate of 4 per 1,000 births. Each death was carefully investigated by
the Medical Sub-Committee and a detailed report sent to the
Minister of Health.
Notification of Births Act, 1907.
All births, whether of live or still born children, are required to
be notified to the Medical Officer of Health within 36 hours. The
following statement shows the source of information, etc., of the
births occurring in Hampstead and notified during the year:—
Number of Births notified under the Notification of Births Act, 1907,
as adjusted by any transferred notifications.
Live Births 1039 Notified by Midwives 395
Still Births 23 „ „ Doctors and
Parents 667
Total 1062 Total 1062