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Deaths of Young Children.
During 1937, 62 deaths occurred of children under 5 years of age.
This is equivalent to a rate of 127 per 1,000 live children born in that
and the four preceding years.
Maternal Deaths.
Three maternal deaths occurred during the year 1937, which is a
rate of 29 per 1,000 births. These deaths were carefully investigated
by the Medical Sub-Committee and detailed reports sent to the
Minister of Health.
Notification of Births.
All births, whether of live or still born children, are required to
be notified to the Medical Officer of Health within 36 hours. The
following statement shows the source of information, etc., of the
Hampstead births notified during the year:—

Of the total nett live births registered only 23 per cent. occurred
at the usual place of residence of the mother.