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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 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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Deaths from Puerperal Causes.
| Deaths. | Rate per 1,000 total (live and still) births. | England and Wales. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puerperal sepsis | 2 | 1.72 | 1.68 |
| Other puerperal causes | 1 | 0.86 | 2.42 |
| Total | 3 | 2.57 | 4.10 |
Deaths of Infants under 1 Year of Age.
| Legitimate Males 24, Females 17 = | 41 | |
| Illegitimate „ 10, „ 4 = | 14 | |
| Total | 55 | |
Death Rate of Infants under 1 Year of Age.
All infants per 1,000 live births 48.7
Legitimate infants per 1,000 legitimate live births 36.4
Illegitimate infants per 1,000 illegitimate live births 291.7
Deaths from Measles (all ages) 1
Deaths from Whooping Cough (all ages) 0
Deaths from Diarrhœa (under 2 years of age) 15
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
FOR THE AREA.
(Section B).
Under this beading the Minister of Health asks for an
account of any developments or changes during the year in—
1.—(a) Laboratory Facilities.
(b) Ambulance Facilities.
(c) Nursing in the Home.
(d) Clinics and Treatment Centres.
(e) Hospitals: Public and Voluntary.
3.—(i) Midwifery and Maternity Services.
(ii) Institutional Provision for Mothers and
Children.
(iii) Health Visitors.
(iv) Infant Life Protection.
(v) Orthopædic Treatment.
These services are all fully organised, and no developments
or changes have been found necessary.