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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
Mitcham 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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Infant Mortality.
During the year 48 deaths were registered as occurring in infants under one year of age:-
| Males. | Females. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 23 | 23 | 46 |
| Illegitimate | 2 | — | 2 |
| Total | 25 | 23 | 48 |
as compared with 49 deaths last year.
The infantile mortality rate for the year is equal to 49.5 per
1,000 live births, as against 51.6 per 1,000 last year.
The infant mortality rate for England and Wales was 57 per
1,000 for 1935 and 59 per 1000 for 1934.
Maternal Mortality.
During the year three deaths were registered as being due to
diseases or accidents of pregnancy, compared with two deaths last
year. The following is a summary of the causes of death:—
One was due to eclampsia.
One was due to haemorrhage and shock following placenta
praevia.
One was due to pulmonary embolus ten days after birth of
child.
All maternal deaths occurring with the district are enquired
into personally by the Medical Officer of Health, and a confidential
report is forwarded to the Chief Medical Officer of the Ministry of
Health.
General and Infant Mortality Rates for each Ward for Year 1935.
| General Mortality rate per 1,000 Ward population. | Infant Mortality per 1,000 live Births per Ward. | |
|---|---|---|
| North | 8.0 | 14.7 |
| South | 7.1 | 13.0 |
| East | 6.4 | 13.8 |
| West | 11.1 | 23.1 |