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City of Westminster 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]

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Table: Table XVI.

Table XVI.

Males.Females.Total.
Legitimate5284871,015
Illegitimate7774151
6055611,166
Nett Deaths in the year of:-
Males.Females.Total.
Legitimate infants342256
Illegitimate infants111021
453277

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The causes of death of the Illegitimate were:—Neglect at birth 3,
prematurity 6, erysipelas 1, bronchitis 1, stomach and bowel complaints
7, congenital defects 1, and other causes 2.

Table: Table XVII. Infant Mortality, 1934.—Nett Deaths from stated causes at various ages under One Year of Age in Pimlico Area (Victoria, Knightsbridge St. George and Hamlet Wards).

Table XVII. Infant Mortality, 1934.—Nett Deaths from stated causes at various ages under One Year of Age in Pimlico Area (Victoria, Knightsbridge St. George and Hamlet Wards).

causes OF DEATH.Under 1 Week.1—2 Weeks.2—3 Weeks.3—4 Weeks.Total under 4 Weeks.4 Weeks and under 3 Months.3 .\I».nths and under 6 Months.6 Months and under 9 Months.9 Months and under 12 Months.Total Death* under One Year.
Syphilis--1-1----1
Bronchitis and Pneumonia (all forms)-----532111
Stomach and bowel-----31318
2---2----2
Premature birth11--—11----11
Accident-----1---1
Congenital defects11——21---3
Other causes4———4——-—4
Totals1811—201045241

Table: Table XVIII.

Table XVIII.

Males.Females.Total.
Legitimate201434
Illegitimate7—7