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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

Merton and Morden 1950

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]

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Table: TABLE III.Comparison of years 1935 and 1950, showing percentage of Institutional births on Ward basis.

TABLE III.

Comparison of years 1935 and 1950, showing percentage of Institutional births on Ward basis.

AbbeyBushey MeadCentralMordenParkRavens-buryRaynes ParkSt. HelierWest Barnes
Total Births 193540877252841007612273
Institutional Births 1935134940305531462334
% of Institutional Births 193532%58%55%58%65%31%60%19%46%
Total Births 19504810310716999999613879
Institutional Births 195038839613888847911958
% of Institutional Births 195079%81%90%82%88%84%82%86%73%