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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
Croydon 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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There were 95 inquests held by Coroners in respect of
Croydon residents during 1952 and 373 findings by Coroners
after post-mortem without inquest.
Wards with the highest death-rate were Whitehorse Manor
(15.1) and South (14.1). Lowest: Addington (4.0) and Shirley
(7.7).
Still Births.
During 1952, 80 still births were registered in respect of
Croydon. Of these, 42 were male babies and 38 females; 2 males
were illegitimate. The proportion of still births to living children
was as 1 to 43. The still birth rate was 2.3 per cent. of the total
births. The still birth rate, on the same basis as for Infant
Mortality, was 22.5 per 1,000 births.
Notifications were received in respect of confinements conducted by:—
| Live Births. | Still Births. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwives | 2,973 | 66 | 3,039 |
| Doctors | 770 | 25 | 795 |
| 3,743 | 91 | 3,834 |
The following table gives information concerning the accommodation utilised for confinements:—
| Number. | Percentage. | |
|---|---|---|
| In Private Houses | 1,230 | 32.08 |
| In Public Institutions | 2,060 | 53.73 |
| In Registered Maternity Homes | 544 | 14.19 |
| 3,834 |