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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
Enfield 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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Death-rate of Infants under one year of age:—
All infants per 1,000 live births 32.43
Legitimate infants per 1,000 legitimate live births 33.49
Illegitimate infants per 1,000 illegitimate live
births 00.00
Deaths from Cancer (all ages) 167
Deaths from Measles (all ages) 1
Deaths from Whooping Cough (all ages) 2
Deaths from Diarrhoea (under 2 years of age) 6
The following table gives the birth-rate, death-rate and infant mortality rate for Enfield as compared with those for England and Wales, London, 126 County Boroughs and Great Towns (including London) and 148 Smaller Towns:—
| Birth-rate. | Death-rate. | Infant Mortality rate. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live | Still | |||
DEATHS
The number of deaths assigned to Enfield for 1947 was 1,015,
showing a decrease of 7 of last year.
The more important causes of death during the year and th previous year were:—
| Cause of Death | 1947. | 1946. |
|---|---|---|
| ALL AGES:— | ||
| Malignant Disease | 167 | 171 |
| Heart Disease | 294 | 261 |
| Other Diseases of Circulatory System | 38 | 47 |
| Pneumonia | 57 | 49 |
| Bronchitis | 59 | 48 |
| Intra-cranial Vascular Lesions | 102 | 113 |
| Tuberculosis of Respiratory System | 33 | 48 |
| CHILDREN UNDER 1 YEAR:— | ||
| Premature Birth | 17 | 23 |
| Congenital Malformations | 16 | 11 |
| Pneumonia | 10 | 6 |
| Bronchitis | 5 | 4 |
| Diarrhoea and Enteritis | 7 | 15 |