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It will be seen that since 1902 the infantile mortality has not
once reached 150 per 1,000 births, whilst in the previous 10 years
it did not on a single occasion come as low as 150. The progress
during recent years has also been very satisfactory. The relative
position of Acton in comparison with the large towns has been as
follows :—
1907-1910 45th
1911 64 th
1912 6th
1913 25th
The relative position of Acton and the progress made will
possibly be made more evident in the following tables. Average
rate per 1,000 births in the 241 urban areas and in Acton during
1907-1910 :—
241 Urban Areas.
Acton.
Under 1 week
24.3
21.8
,, 1 month
40.2
35.8
,, 3 months
63.5
56.8
Between 3 and 6 months
22.9
31.5
,, 6 and 12 ,,
34.2
36.8
Under 1 year
120.6
115.0
Prematurity and Congenital Defects
25.8
23.1
Group of 5
44.6
41.6
Diarrhceal Diseases
16.5
21.5
Measles and Whooping Cough
7.8
7.2
Bronchitis and Pneumonia
21.4
24.3
Average rate per 1,000 births in Acton for 3 years collectively
and separately :—
1911-1913.
1911.
1912.
1913.
Under 1 week
16.1
21.5
17.1
10.
,, 1 month
30.
37.
27.
25.6
,, 3 months
45.8
56.
37.5
44.
Between 5 and 6 months
20.3
32.3
15.1
13.8
,, 6 and 12 months
33.1
50.
17.8
25.6
Under 1 year
97.
138.
70.
83.