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Wandsworth 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH FOR 1953
| Males | Females | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 2,173 | 2,026 | 4,199 |
| Illegitimate | 144 | 140 | 284 |
| Total live births | 2,317 | 2,166 | 4,483 |
| Number of stillbirths | 57 | 50 | 107 |
| Number of deaths | 2,216 | 2,703 | 4,919 |
| Birth-rate | 13.54 | ||
| Death-rate | 14.86 | ||
Rate per 1,000
(Live and Still) Births
Deaths from puerperal causes 2 0.43
Infantile mortality per 1,000 live births:—
All infants 23
Legitimate infants 21
Illegitimate infants 31
Deaths from Cancer 1,056
„ „ Diphtheria 0
„ „ Scarlet Fever 0
„ „ Measles 1
„ „ Whooping Cough 3
„ „ Tuberculosis 73
Tuberculosis death-rate 0.22
There has been no unusual or excessive mortality during the year.