London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Beddington and Wallington 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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The following table shows the principal causes of death with the rate per cent, of total deaths :—
| Cause of Death. | Number of Deaths. | Rate per cent, of Total Deaths. |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Disease | 105 | 30.88 |
| Cancer | 63 | 18.53 |
| Intra-Cranial Vascular Lesions | 63 | 18.53 |
| Tuberculosis (All Forms) | 6 | 1.76 |
| Pneumonia | 4 | 1.18 |
| Bronchitis | 17 | 5.00 |
| Other Diseases of the Circulatory System | 21 | 6.18 |
VIOLENCE AND ACCIDENT.
The figures of deaths caused by suicide and street accidents remain at
a low level. It is gratifying to note that there was only one resident
killed in a'street accident during the year, and there were no fatal accidents
in the home.
Details of all deaths under this heading are as follows :—
| Cause of Death. | Male. | Female. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Street Accident | 1 | — | 1 |
| Other Violent Causes | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Totals | 6 | 4 | 10 |
MATERNAL MORTALITY.
It is gratifying to note that, for the second year in succession, no cases
of death in childbirth, either from puerperal sepsis or other maternal
causes, were recorded, giving a Nil maternal mortality rate. The maternal
mortality rate for England and Wales per 1,000 live and still births was 1.02.
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