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There were 89 inquests held by Coroners in respect of
Croydon residents during 1951 and 375 findings by Coroners
after post-mortem examination without inquest.
Wards with the highest death-rate were East and Shirley
(15.3), Central (14.2), and Bensham Manor (14.0). Lowest:
Addington (3.0), Waddon (10.0), and West Thornton (10.6).
Still Births.
During 1951, 78 still births were registered in respect of
Croydon Of these, 46 were male babies and 32 females; 2 males
and 2 females were illegitimate The proportion of still births to
living children was as 1 to 4G The still birth rate was 2.1 per
cent, of the total births. The still birth rate, on the same basis
as for Infant Mortality, was 21.1 per 1,000 births.

Accommodation for Confinement.
The following table gives information concerning the accommodation
utilised for confinements:—
Number. Percentage.
In Private Houses 1,343 33.58
In Public Institutions 2,035 50.89
In Registered Maternity Homes 621 15.53
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