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 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Table 7
MATERNAL MORTALITY - from 1955 to 1965
| Year | Number of Deaths | Number of live births | Maternal Death Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy childbirth, abortion | |||
| 1955 | 4 | 3,408 | 1.17 |
| 1956 | - | 3,545 | - |
| 1957 | 3 | 3,674 | 0.82 |
| 1958 | 3 | 3,792 | 0.79 |
| 1959 | 2 | 3,821 | 0.52 |
| 1960 | 1 | 4,075 | 0.25 |
| 1961 | 1 | 4,119 | 0.24 |
| 1962 | 3 | 4,280 | 0.7 |
| 1963 | - | 4,564 | - |
| 1964 | - | 4,467 | - |
| 1965 | 2 | 4,433 | 0.45 |