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Hornsey 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]

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7
Deaths from Puerperal Causes.
Puerperal sepsis
Other puerperal causes
Total
Deaths.
1
2
3
Rate per 1,000
total (live and
still) births
0.84
1.68
2.52
England
and
Wales.
1.34
2.31
3.65
Deaths of Infants under I Year of Age.
Legitimate Males 21, Females 20 = 41
Illegitimate ,, 2, ,, 4=6
Total
47
Death Rate of Infants under 1 Year of Age.
All infants per 1,000 live births 400
Legitimate infants per 1.000 legitimate live births 371
Illegitimate infants per 1.000 illegitimate live births 115 4
Deaths from Measles (all ages) 3
Deaths from Whooping Cough (all ages) 2
Deaths from Diarrhoea (under 2 years of age) 8
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
FOR THE AREA.
(Section B).
Under this heading the Minister of Health asks for an
account of any developments or changes during the year inβ€”
1.β€”(a)Laboratory Facilities.
(b)Ambulance Facilities.
(c)Nursing in the Home.
(d)Clinics and Treatment Centres.
(e)Hospitals: Public and Voluntary.
3.β€”(i)Midwifery and Maternity Services.
(ii)Institutional Provision for Mothers and
Children.
(iii)Health Visitors.
(iv)Infant Life Protection.
(v)Orthopedic Treatment.