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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
City of Westminster 1959
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Maternal Mortality
The maternal death recorded was the result of an unusual complication
of pregnancy.
Perinatal Mortality
Perinatal Mortality (still-births plus deaths in first week of life
per 1,000 total births) 31.79
The majority of infant deaths now occur in the first week of life and
most of these deaths are due to factors operating during pregnancy and
birth. These are also the factors which tend to cause still-birth. The
Perinatal Mortality, which is the number of still-births plus the number
of deaths in the first week of life per 1,000 total births, is therefore an
index of the total mortality due to factors arising before and during birth.
INFANT MORTALITY
| Cause of Death | Total | Legitimate | Illegitimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia | 4 | 4 | — |
| Congenital malformations | 3 | 3 | — |
| *Other defined and ill-defined diseases | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| All other accidents | 2 | 2 | — |
| 19 | 18 | 1 |
* This is the Registrar-General's classification; but such conditions
as prematurity, birth injuries and other fatal conditions relating to the
process of birth are included under this heading.