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Bromley 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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The Death Rate for the year is .5 per 1,000 population greater
than the rate for 1949.
Maternal Mortality.
There were no maternal deaths in the Borough during 1950. The causes and rates of maternal mortality in the Borough are shown in 5-yearly periods since 1911 in the following table:—
| 5-yearly periods | Puerperal Sepsis | Other Puerperal causes | Rate per 1,000 births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-1915 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 1916-1920 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| 1921-1925 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| 1926-1930 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 1931-1935 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
| 1936-1940 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
| 1941-1945 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1946-1950 | 1 | 3 | 0.7 |
Infantile Mortality.
The Infant Mortality rate for the year is 21.3 per 1,000 live
births. 19 infants died during 1950 before reaching their first
birthday, and the following relate to these cases :—
Died in first four weeks of life 9
Died within first week and twelfth month10
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The Infantile Mortality Rate for 1950 compares unfavourably
with the abnormally low rate for 1949, viz., 15.5 per 1,000 live
births.
The average rate for the past five years is 20.
UNEMPLOYMENT.
The Manager of the Employment Exchange has kindly
supplied the following information with regard to unemployment
during 1950:—
"During 1950 the local employment position has been good,
and in consequence the register of unemployed persons reached
a low level during the summer months. Apart from seasonal
fluctuations, e.g., building trade workers stopped on account of
inclement weather, the Unemployed Register has remained fairly
steady. The majority of the unemployed are over 50 years of
age and some of them are also registered as disabled persons.
There is no difficulty in placing young and able-bodied
persons in local work. The number of unfilled vacancies has,
generally, been in excess of the number of available workers.
Placings in the Building Industry outnumbered those of any
other local industry."