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
Hammersmith 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Net deaths of infants at various ages under one year of age
Under 1 week 38
1-2 weeks 1
2-3 weeks 2
3-4 weeks 1
4 weeks and under 3 months 1
3 months and under 6 months 5
6 months and under 9 months 2
9 months and under 1 year 1
Total deaths under 1 year 51
NET BIRTHS IN THE YEAR: Legitimate 1,574, Illegitimate, 133
NET DEATHS IN THE YEAR: Legitimate Infants, 48, Illegitimate
Infants, 3
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