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Ilford 1906
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Infantile Mortality.
The number of deaths registered for children under
1 year of age was 187, giving an infantile mortality rate of
109.9 deaths to every 1,000 births registered.
The infantile mortality rates for Ilford during the past five years have been as follows:—
| 1901. | 1902. | 1903. | 1904. | 1905 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156.5 | 74.2 | 92.6 | 127.0 | 86.9 |
This rate for 1906 was:—
| No. of Deaths under 1 year. | Rate per 1,000 Births registered. | |
|---|---|---|
| Ilford | 187 | 109.9 |
| Acton | 201 | 130 |
| East Ham | 463 | 127 |
| Colchester | 125 | 129 |
| Southend-on-Sea | 156 | 142 |
| Wimbledon | 175 | 148 |
It will thus be seen that this rate is higher during the
past year again, although it compares favourably with the
above towns taken at random, but approximating to Ilford
in character, population, etc.
As I have drawn attention in former years to this rate,
I do not propose to say much this time, but I am still of
opinion that in a district like this the rate should not exceed
90, and with care might approximate 80 deaths per 1,000
births.
By referring to the accompanying table it will be seen
that out of this total of 187 deaths 59 were due to Diarrhœa