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Croydon 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Neo-Natal Mortality.
Number of deaths within the first month of life : —
Table V.
| Year. | No. of Deaths. | No. of Births. | Rate. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 66 | 3374 | 20/1000 live births. |
| 1929 | 88 | 3399 | 26„ „ „ |
| 1930 | 82 | 3514 | 23 „ ,, ,, |
| 1931 | 88 | 3400 | 26 „ „ „ |
| 1932 | 82 | 3311 | 25 „ „ „ |
| 1933 | 83 | 3147 | 26 ,,„ „ |
| 1934 | 68 | 3185 | 21„ „ „ |
| 1935 | 83 | 3288 | 25„ „ „ |
| 1936 | 64 | 3248 | 20„ „ „ |
| 1937 | 91 | 3263 | 28„ „ „ |
The following table gives the causes of death during the first
month of life : —
1. Complications of Labour.
Trauma at Birth 7
— 7
II. Foetal States.
Congenital Heart Malformation 3
Other Congenital Deformities 10
Atelectasis 9
Oedema
Convulsions
— 24
III. Prematurity 41
— 41
IV. Post-Natal Causes 19
— 19
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The rate of infantile mortality for England and Wales in
1937 was 58, and for the 125 large towns 62. The rate for
Croydon is therefore higher than the average rate. This is very
unusual, as the Croydon rate has been for many years lower than
the general rate. An exceptionally large number of deaths from
Enteritis contributed to this unfavourable result. An analysis of