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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 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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Cause of Death in Children under one year
15 MALES 9 FEMALES
| Disease | 1 Under 1 \vk. ! | 1—2 wks. | 2—3 wks. | 3—4 wks. | Total under 1 month. | 1—3 mths. | 3—6 mths. | 6—9 mths. | 9—12 mths. | Total 1—12 m'ths. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prematurity | 11 | - | - | - | 11 | 2 | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| Atelectasis | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Congenital DefectS | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Pneumonia | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Gastro-Enteritis | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |
| TOTALS | 14 | 2 | 1 | - | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Comparative figures of Infant Mortality in last Seven Years.
| Year | Acton | England & Wales |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 40.4 | 46 |
| 1946 | 27.9 | 46 |
| 1947 | 33.8 | 41 |
| 1948 | 24.4 | 41 |
| 1949 | 24.0 | 32 |
| 1950 | 25.1 | 30 |
| 1951 | 23.7 | 30 |
Maternal Mortality
There were no maternal deaths during the year.