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
Lambeth 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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Deaths of infants under one week of age
| Legitimate | Illegitimate | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males 26 | 10 | 36 | |
| Females 19 | 7 | 26 | |
| Totals 45 | 17 | 62 | |
| Early Neo-natal Mortality Rate | |||
| (Deaths under one week per 1,000 live births) | 11.1 | ||
| Early Neo-natal Mortality Rate England and Wales | 10.6 | ||
| Early Neo-natal Mortality Rate Inner London Area | 11.9 | ||
| Early Neo-natal Mortality Rate Outer London Area | 10.0 | ||
| Early Neo-natal Mortality Rate Greater London Area | 10.7 | ||
| Perinatal Mortality Rate | |||
| (Still births and deaths under one week per 1,000 total births) | 26.2 | ||
| Perinatal Mortality Rate England and Wales | 23.5 | ||
| Perinatal Mortality Rate Inner London Area | 23.9 | ||
| Perinatal Mortality Rate Outer London Area | 21.8 | ||
| Perinatal Mortality Rate Greater London Area | 22.6 | ||