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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 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton and Morden]
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The infant mortality rate was 68.4 per 1,000 of registered
births, as compared with 75 per 1,000 registered births for
England and Wales.
The corresponding figures in 1924 were 51.4 and 75.
I have to thank all my staff for loyal and able support ;
through their efforts all the work has gone on smoothly and
satisfactorily.
T am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
RASHELL DAVISON.
Medical Officer of Health.