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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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London County Council]
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Table (v)—
1964
| Weight | Number | Proportion per 100 live premature infants | Deaths in 24 hours | Survivors at 28 days | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Per 100 live premature infants | Number | Per 100 live premature infants | |||
| 28 | 5.5 | 12 | 42.9 | 15 | 53.6 | |
| 3 lb. 4 oz. or less | 36 | 7.0 | 10 | 27.8 | 20 | 55.6 |
| 3 lb. 5 oz. to 4 lb. 6 oz. | 58 | 11.3 | 5 | 8.6 | 48 | 82.8 |
| 4 lb. 7 oz. to 4 lb. 15 oz... | 93 | 18.1 | 4 | 4.3 | 87 | 93.5 |
| 5 lb. to 5 lb. 8 oz. | 298 | 58.1 | 6 | 2.0 | 291 | 97.7 |
| All cases | 513 | 100.0 | 37* | 7.2 | 461 | 89.9 |
* Fifteen babies died after the first day.
Midwives Act, 1951
Notifications received of intention to practise as a midwife:
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964
1,404 1,447 1,502 1,560 1,697
In accordance with section G of Rules of the Central Midwives Board, 176 midwives
in the county attended a refresher course during the year.
Fees to medical practitioners called in by midwives in emergency:
1960 1961 1962 1963 1964
Number of claims 2,350 1,291 711 357 200
The decline in medical aid claims by general practitioners is a direct result of the
encouragement given to every woman having home confinement to book a doctor as well
as a midwife. When a doctor is booked he claims a fee from the local Executive Council
under Maternity Medical Services Regulations.
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