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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 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Maternal Deaths:—
There was one Maternal Death in 1955.
Deaths of Infants under one year of age:—
| Total | M. | F. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Illegitimate | 1 | 1 | — |
| 8 | 5 | 3 |
Rate per 1,000 live births (Crayford) 18.3.
Rate per 1,000 legitimate live births 16.7.
General death rate of infants under 1 year of age for England
and Wales 24.9.
Deaths from Various Causes.
Malignant Neoplasm (all ages) 52
Measles (all ages) —
Whooping Cough (all ages) —
Diarrhoea (under 2 years of age) —
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