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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 1936
[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 | 31 | 17 | 48 |
| Illegitimate | — | — | — |
| Total | 31 | 17 | 48 |
as compared with 48 deaths last year.
The infantile mortality rate for the year is equal to 48 per
1,000 live births, as against 49.5 per 1,000 last year.
The infant mortality rate for England and Wales was 59 per
1,000 for 1936 and 57 per 1,000 for 1935.
Maternal Mortality.
During the year four deaths were registered as being due to
diseases or accidents of pregnancy, compared with three deaths last
year. The following is a summary of the causes of death:—
One was due to pneumococcal septicaemia.
One was due to ruptured uterus following impacted breech.
Two were due to toxaemias of pregnancy.
All the cases were treated in hospital.
All maternal deaths occurring within 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.
Inquests.
Inquests were held on 43 residents dying within the district
and on 15 Mitcham residents who died outside the district, a total
of 58.
The following table shows the results of the findings of these
inquests:—