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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 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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FOR THE INFANT
Prematurity 9
Deformed Penis Unable to pass urine 3
Sticky Eyes 15
Pyrexia with Mastitis 1
Feeding Problems 3
Malaena Stools 1
Cyanosis 1
Respiratory Infection 1
Projectile Vomiting and Cyanosis 1
Congenital Abnormalities 22
Baby Transferred to Foster Mother from
out df area 1
Intra Uterine Death - Inadequate A/N care 1
Vomiting 3
Lethargic and Poor Colour 1
Jaundice 1
Severe Moulding 1
Asphyxia Pallida 1
Asphyxia Livida 3
Head Cold 2
Heavy Pseudo-Menstruation 1
Liver Dysfunction 1
Twitching 2
Blisters on Shoulder 1
Thrush 1
Mastitis 1
Strapping Foot 1
Adherent Cord 1
31. Pupil Midwives Trained 35
32. District Visits of Obstetric Course Students 116
MATERNAL AND INFANT MORTALITY FOR THE YEARS 1965 - 1967
| Year | Births (Live and Still) | Maternal Deaths | Maternal Mortality Rate | Infant Mortality Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 5,800 | - | 17.6 | |
| 1966 | 5,750 | 1 | 0.17 | 10.9 |
| 1967 | 5,669 | 4 | 0.71 | 20.0 |