London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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26. Infants admitted (continued)
Breech Presentation Spina Bifida
Prem. 51b. Breech ? Obstruction
Very Mucousy Asphyxia Pallida
Convulsions Raised Bilirubin
Prem. 41b. (3) Cyanotic attacks
Cold Syndrome Respiratory infection
Blood per Rectum (3) Prem. Multiple Abnormalities
? lmperforate Anus N.P.M,
Twitching (2)
Jaundice (2)
Diarrhoea & Vomiting
Respiratory Infection
Poor Feeding
27. Guthrie Tests for Phenylketonuria sent to Laboratory 5,693
Repeat tests sent to Laboratory 130
28. Pupil Midwives Trained 41
29. District Visits of Obstetric Course Students 37
30. RH. Negative Patients Delivered at home 105
31. Anti.D Immunoglobulin Treatment given 0
32. Visits made by Specialist Midwife for Family Planning Advice 479
No. New Patients 68
MATERNAL AND iNFANT MORTALITY FOR THE YEARS 1965 - 1970
| Year | Births (Live and Still) | Maternal Deaths | Maternal Mortality Rate (inc. abortion) | Infant Mortality Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 5,800 | 17.6 | ||
| 1966 | 5,750 | 1 | 0.17 | 10.9 |
| 1967 | 5,669 | 4 | 0.71 | 20.0 |
| 1968 | 5,654 | 2 | 0.35 | 17.0 |
| 1969 | 5,513 | - | 0.18 | 14.0 |
| 1970 | 5,358 | 1 | 0.18 | 17.0 |