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Croydon 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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There were 89 inquests held by Coroners in respect of Croydon
residents during 1954, and 343 findings by Coroners after postmortem
without inquest.
Wards with the highest death-rate were South (11.8), Central
(10.5) and Whitehorse Manor (10.2). Lowest: Addington (3.5),
Shirley (7.5) and Bensham Manor (7.6).
Still Births
During 1954, 81 still births were registered in respect of
Croydon. Of these, 42 were male babies and 39 females; 4 males
and 4 females were illegitimate. The proportion of still births
to living children was 1 in 44. The still birth rate was 2.2 per
cent, of the total births. The still birth rate, on the same
basis as for Infant Mortality, was 22.2 per 1,000 births.
Notification of Births
Notifications were received in respect of confinements conducted by: -
| Live Births | Still Births | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwives | 3,032 | 65 | 3,097 |
| Doctors | 716 | 15 | 731 |
| 3,748 | 80 | 3, 828 |
Accommodation for Confinement
The following table gives information concerning the accommodation utilised for confinements: -
| Number | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| In Private Houses | 1,282 | 33.47 |
| In Public Institutions | 2, 145 | 56.01 |
| In Registered Maternity Homes | 403 | 10.52 |
| 3, 830 |