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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

Wanstead and Woodford 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]

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Table: Infant Deaths, Neo-Natal Mortality and Stillbirths

Infant Deaths, Neo-Natal Mortality and Stillbirths

YearLive BirthsBirth RateStillbirthsNeo-NatalDeathsInfant Deaths
No.Per 1,000 Live BirthsPer 1,000 PopulationNo.Per 1,000 Live BirthsNo.Per 1,000 Live Births
195874812.21317.380.2179.3679.36
195771311.691723.80.281216.831926.6
195667711.21014.80.161014.81826.6
195569411.41115.80.18912.91217.3
195470311.31521.30.2479.91014.2

Table: Maternal MortalityThe maternal mortality rates (per 1,000 total births) for the past five years have been as follows:—

Maternal Mortality

The maternal mortality rates (per 1,000 total births) for the past five years have been as follows:—

YearTotal Births RegisteredDeathsRates per 1,000 Births (Live and Still)
Puerperal SepsisOther Maternal CausesTotalPuerperal SepsisOther Maternal CausesTotal
1958761------
1957730-11-1.371.37
1956687------
1955705-11-1.421.42
1954718-11-1.391.39

Table: Maternal Mortality, Stillbirths and Neo-Natal Deaths

Maternal Mortality, Stillbirths and Neo-Natal Deaths

19581957195619551954
Maternal Mortality-1.37-1.441.42
Stillbirths17.3823.814.815.8021.3
Neo-Natal Mortality9.3616.814.812.909.9

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During 1958 there were no deaths classified as being due to
pregnancy, childbearing or associated therewith.
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