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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
Crayford 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Births.
The 566 births notified is an increase of 134 compared
with last year's figure. The birth rate' per 1,000
of the population is 22 as against 18.8 for last year. The
birth rate for England and Wales is 19.1.
Deaths.
This year we recorded 249 Deaths out of a population
of 25,780, representing a Death Rate of 9.7 as
against 7.4 in 1945.
Infant Deaths.
During the year 21 infants died before reaching
the age of one year.
Rate of Infant Deaths under one year, per 1,000
live births is 37 as against 23.1 lasi year. That of England
and Wales 43.
| Causes of Death as Certified | Under 1 week | 1 to 2 weeks | 2 to 3 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | Total under 1 month | 1 to 3 months | 3 to 6 months | 6 to 9 months | 9 to 12 months | Total deaths under 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maternal Mortality.
No Deaths occurred during the year under this
heading.
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