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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
Enfield 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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BIRTHS.
1944 1943
Live births 1,951 1,908
Still births 35 57
INFANT MORTALITY.
Number of deaths of children under 1 year 57
The infant mortality rate was 29.21
Special investigations have been carried out concerning these deaths and of the 28 cases investigated the following were the conditions notified as the cause of death.
| Under one week. | Between 1 and 4 weeks. | Between 1 month and 12 months9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developmental malformation | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Atelectasis | 3 | — | — |
| Prematurity | 9 | 3 | — |
| Toxaemia of pregnancy | 1 | — | — |
| Asphyxia | 1 | — | — |
| Gastro-Enteritis | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Misadventure | — | — | 1 |
| Pneumonia | — | 1 | 2 |
| Uraemia | — | — | 1 |
| Bronchitis | — | — | 1 |
| Intussusception | — | — | 1 |
PUERPERAL PYREXIA.
During the year, four cases of Puerperal Pyrexia were notified,
two of which were removed to Hospital.
MATERNAL MORTALITY.
There was one maternal death resulting from Pregnancy;
the mother died in an Institution.
SUPERVISION OF NURSING HOMES.
The Nursing Homes in the district were inspected regularly
by the Medical Officers.