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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 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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15 Males 7 Females
| Disease | Under 1 wk. | 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 | 10 | 1 | _ | _ | 11 | _ | _ | __ | _ | _ |
| Congenital Deformities | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
| Gastro-Enteritis | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
| Broncho Pneumonia | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
| Respiratory Causes | 2 | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| TOTALS | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 |
MATERNAL MORTALITY
There were no maternal deaths during the year.
There were no maternal deaths during the year
| INQUESTS | |
|---|---|
| Suicides | 81 |
| Poisoning | 31 |
| Respiratory Disease | 1 |
| Burns | 1 |
| Accidental Falls in the Home | 7 |
| Road and Rail Accidents | 66 |
| TOTAL | 26 |