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It is satisfactory to note that only two deaths occurred from
infections, and that the deaths from congenital defects which
are unpreventable again formed the largest group.
The 8 babies dying in the first month correspond with a
neo-natal mortality rate of 10.6 (i.e. deaths in the first month
per 1,000 live births), which is the lowest recorded in this
District since 1936, when this rate was first noted. The average
for the past 5 years was 19.
During the year 1 premature baby was notified as being
born at home and 40 in institutions. Of the latter 5 died within
a week and before their discharge to their homes.
This suggests that 12 per cent of the premature babies died,
which is 15 per cent fewer than last year.
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