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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
Ruislip-Northwood 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]
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Deaths of Infants under one year of age:—
| M. | F. | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Illegitimate | - | — | — |
| Totals | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Still Births:— | |||
| M. | F. | Totals | |
| Legitimate | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Illegitimate | - | — | — |
| Totals | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Total Births | 226 | ||
| Infant Mortality Rate per 1,000 births | 30.9 | ||
| Total Births for 1928 was | 213 | ||
| The Infant Mortality Rate for 1924 was | 22.98 | ||
| „ „ „1925 „ | 26.1 | ||
| „ „ „ 1926 „ | 44.9 | ||
| „ „ „ 1927 „ | 74.2 | ||
| „ „ „ 1928 „ | 42.2 | ||
The Infant Mortality Rate for England and Wales was 74.
Poor Law Relief.
The amount of outdoor relief paid in Ruislip Parish
during the year ending December 31st, 1929, was
£192 16s. 6d.
General Provisions of Health Services in the Area.
Hospitals.
The Northwood, Pinner and District Hospital (Northwood
War Memorial).
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