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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
Croydon 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Cardiac Disease.
There were 21 cases. None died. One infant was stillborn
among the 14 births, a mortality of 9 per cent.
In 7 cases, Hysterotomy and Sterilization was performed at
about the third month.
Hydramnios.
There were 6 cases: "all " Booked " cases at Mayday Hospital.
No mother died. Five infants were still-born and one died, a
mortality of 70 per cent.
Albuminuria.
If the symptom and signs did not disappear in about 10 days, or if they became progressively worse, labour was induced.
| Mayday Hospital Booked. | Mayday Hospital Emergency. | St. Mary's Maternity Hospital Booked. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cases | 101 | 21 | 60 | 182 |
| Number of stillbirths and infant deaths | 5 | 6 | 2 | 13 |
| Foetal and infant mortality | 5% | 29% | 3% | 7% |
| Number of maternal deaths | — | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Eclampsia.
Mayday Mayday St. Mary's
Hospital Hospital Mat. Hosp.
Booked Emergency. Booked. Total.
Number of cases ... 2 0 0
All the infants were born alive.
There were no maternal deaths.