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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
Hornsey 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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During 1910 and 1911 there were rises in the Infantile Mortality
from what was the low record year of 1909, and these rises
were only slightly counterbalanced by the little fall of 1912. This
year the Infantile Mortality is but slightly higher than the
previous record.
The Infantile Mortality at the four quarterly periods of 1914 was as follows:—
| 1914. | Births. | Infantile Deaths. | Infantile Mortality. |
|---|---|---|---|
The ages at death were as follows:—
Under 1 week 22
1-2 weeks 5
2-3 ,, 6
3-4 ,, 3
Total under 1 month 36
1-3 months 14
3-6 „ 19
6-9 „ 7
9-12 ,, 12
Total deaths under 1 year 88