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
London County Council 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London County Council]
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| Males | 1,522,000 | 3,254,000 (3,273,000) |
| Females | 1,732,000 | |
| Births | 0.89 (0.88) | |
| Deaths | 0.99 (1.00) | |
| Legitimate | 48,047 (47,737) | 52,733 (52,171) |
| Illegitimate | 4,686 (4,434) | |
| Legitimate | 969 (940) | 1,083 (1,070) |
| Illegitimate | 114 (130) | |
Live birth rate per 1,000 population:—16.2 (15.9) (adjusted rate 14.4 (14.0) )
Still birth rate per 1,000 total births:—20.1 (20.1)
Deaths:—
Males 19,142 (19,557)
Females 17,936 (18,760)
37,078 (38,317)
Death rate per 1,000 population:—11.4 (11.7) (adjusted rate 11.3 (11.7) )
| Legitimate | Illegitimate | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 month | 743 (737) | 116 (93) | 859 (830) |
| 1 month to 1 year | 268 (260) | 33 (16) | 301 (276) |
| Total under 1 year | 1,011 (997) | 149 (109) | 1,160 (1,106) |
Infant mortality rate:—
(per 1,000 live births)
21.04 (20.89) 31.80 (24.58) 22.00 (21.20)
Neo-natal mortality rate:—
(per 1,000 live births)
15.46 (15.44) 24.75 (20.97) 16.29 (15.91)
Number of marriages registered:—
33,452 (33,884)
| Postabortion | Other pregnancy and childbirth | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths from sepsis | 8 (6) | – (–) | 8 (6) |
| Deaths from other causes | 5 (5) | 15 (16) | 20 (21) |
| Total | 13 (11) | 15 (16) | 28 (27) |