London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Greenwich 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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A further reference to the Infantile Mortality Rate will be found
in the section devoted to Maternity and Child Welfare, whilst a
table showing the causes of death and ages is included in the
Appendix of the Report.
The following Table shows the Comparative Infantile Mortality Rates for the quinquennial periods since 1931, together with the Rate for the years 1946 and 1947.
| District | Averagefor five years 1931-1935 | Averagefor five years 1936-1940 | Averagefor five years 1941-1945 | Year 1946 | Year 1947 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich | 75 | 50 | 40 | 34 | 26 |
| London | 63 | 56 | 60 | 41 | 37 |
| England & Wales | 62 | 55 | 50 | 43 | 41 |
REMARKS ON VARIOUS DEATH CAUSES.
Classification of Deaths.—It should be borne in mind that
the statistical data compiled locally relating to cause of death may
not agree entirely with the figures furnished to Local Authorities.
Classification of the cause of death is taken from one or more causes
as stated on the medical certificate in accordance with the Rules
generally adopted throughout England and Wales.
The Registrar-General is able, in cases where it is deemed
desirable, to obtain fuller information from the certifying Practitioner.
This enables his Department to modify the original
classification—hence the possibilities of discrepancies in some cases
between the figures prepared locally and those referred by the
Registrar-General.
Common Infectious Diseases.—The class known as Common
Infectious Diseases, comprising Measles, Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria,
Whooping Cough and Diarrhoea is credited with causing the total
of 6 deaths, equalling a Death Rate of .07 per thousand.
Small Pox.—There were no deaths from Small Pox, this being
the 45th year since a death occurred from this cause.
Measles.—During the year there was one death arising from
this cause. There were no deaths recorded for the years 1943, 1944,
1945, and one in 1946.