Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
This page requires JavaScript
INFANTILE MORTALITY
Deaths of infants under one year of age
Legitimate | Illegitimate | Totals | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Males | 56 | 15 | 71 | |
Females | 52 | 13 | 65 | |
Totals | 108 | 28 | 136 | |
Death Rate of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births | 22.75 | |||
Death Rate of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births England and Wales | 18.0 | |||
Death Rate of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births Inner London Area | 20.4 | |||
Death Rate of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births Outer London Area | 16.2 | |||
Death Rate of Infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births Greater London Area | 17.9 |
Deaths of infants under four weeks of age
Legitimate | Illegitimate | Totals | ||
Males | 45 | 10 | 55 | |
Females | 29 | 8 | 37 | |
Totals | 74 | 18 | 92 | |
Neo-natal Mortality Rate (Deaths under four weeks per 1,000 live births) | 15.38 | |||
Neo-Natal Mortality Rate England and Wales | 10.0 | |||
Neo-natal Mortality Rate Inner London Area | 13.3 | |||
Neo-natal Mortality Rate Outer London Area | 10.8 | |||
Neo-natal Mortality Rate Greater London Area | 11.7 |