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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

Acton 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]

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Table: TABLE IV.INFANTILIS MORTALITY, 1934.

TABLE IV.

INFANTILIS MORTALITY, 1934.

Causes of Death.Ages.Wards.
TotalUnder 1 week1—2 weeks2—3 weeks3—4 weeks1—3 months3—6 months6—9 months.9—12 monthsNorth EastNorth WestSouth EastSouth West
Premature Birth631-1-1--11-4
Congenital Debility22---------2-
Congenital Heart Disease53-1----131-1
Pyloric Stenosis1-1------1---
Congenital Atelectasis11-------1---
Marasmus4----31--31--
Icterus Neonatorum11-------1---
Prolonged Labour11--------1--
Haemorrhage after circumcision1--1--------1
Measles1-------1----
Diarrhoea7----331-2212
Bronchitis1----1------1
Pneumonia4-----22--1-3
Volvulus1---1-----1--
Acidosis1------1----1
Streptococcal Meningitis1-------1---1
Acuto Pulmonary Oedema1-1----------1
TOTALS30113227743129315