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
Wembley 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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Infantile
| Year. | Wembley. | England & Wales. |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 18.23 | 25.5 |
| 1955 | 17.18 | 24.9 |
| 1956 | 16.76 | 23.8 |
| 1957 | 18.51 | 23.0 |
| 1958 | 19.08 | 22.5 |
Infantile mortality during last five years (7,349 live births,
132 deaths under one year): 17.96
Rate per 1,000 total births (live and still), 1954-1958:—
| Year. | Wembley. | England & Wales. |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 0.66 | 0.69 |
| 1955 | 0.70 | 0.64 |
| 1956 | 1.31 | 0.57 |
| 1957 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| 1958 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
Maternal mortality during last live years (7,486 total births,
4 maternal deaths): 0.53
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