London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Lambeth 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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STILL BIRTHS
| Legitimate | Illegitimate | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| Females | 34 | 5 | 39 |
| Totals | 53 | 16 | 69 |
Still Birth Rate per 1,000 Total Births (i.e. Live and Still) 12.9
Still Birth Rate per 1,000 total births England and Wales 12.2
Still Birth Rate per 1,000 total births Inner London Area .. 11.5
Still Birth Rate per 1,000 total births Outer London Area .. 11.9
Still Birth Rate per 1,000 total births Greater London Area .. 11.7
DEATHS
| Males | Females | Totals |
|---|---|---|
| 1,735 | 1,775 | 3,510 |
Death Rate per 1,000 home population 11.5*
Death Rate corrected for comparison with other areas 12.3
Comparability Factor (supplied by Registrar Geneal) 1.07
Death Rate per 1,000 home population England and Wales 11.6*
Death Rate per 1,000 home population Inner London Area 12.3*
Death Rate per 1,000 home population Outer London Area 11.0*
Death Rate per 1,000 home population Greater London Area 11.5*
MATERNAL MORTALITY
Number of Women dying in consequence of Childbirth Nil
Maternal Mortality Rate per 1,000 total births —
Maternal Mortality Rate per 1,000 total births Inner London
Area 0.17
Maternal Mortality rate per 1,000 total births Outer London
Area 0.10
Maternal Mortality Rate per 1,000 total births Greater London
Area 0.12
*Crude Rate