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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 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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Death-rate of Infants under one year of age:—
All infants per 1,000 live births 36.79
Legitimate infants per 1,000 legitimate live births 36.02
Illegitimate infants per 1,000 illegitimate live
births 54.34
Deaths from Cancer (all ages) 171
Deaths from Measles (all ages) Nil
Deaths from Whooping Cough (all ages) Nil
Deaths from Diarrhoea (under 2 years of age) 17
The following table gives the birth-rate, death-rate and infant mortality rate for Enfield as compared with those for England and Wales, London, 126 County Boroughs and Great Towns (including London) and 148 Smaller Towns:—
| Birth-rate. | Death-rate. | Infant Mortality rate. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live | Still | |||
| England and Wales | 19.10 | 0.53 | 11.50 | 43.00 |
| London | 21.50 | 0.54 | 12.70 | 41 00 |
| 126 County Boroughs and Great Towns (including London) | 22.20 | 0.67 | 12.70 | 46.00 |
| 148 Smaller Towns | 21.30 | 0.59 | 11.70 | 37.00 |
| ENFIELD | 20.86 | 0.53 | 9.80 | 36.79 |
The number of deaths assigned to Enfield for 1946 was 1,022, showing an increase of 61 over last year.
The more important causes of death during the year and the previous year were:—
| Cause of Death. | 1946. | 1945. |
|---|---|---|
| ALL AGES:— | ||
| Malignant Disease | 171 | 155 |
| Heart Disease | 261 | 220 |
| Other Diseases of Circulatory System | 47 | 43 |
| Pneumonia | 49 | 44 |
| Bronchitis | 48 | 61 |
| Intra-cranial Vascular Lesions | 113 | 90 |
| Tuberculosis of Respiratory System | 48 | 44 |
| CHILDREN UNDER 1 YEAR:— | ||
| Premature Birth | 23 | 14 |
| Congenital Malformations | 11 | 9 |
| Pneumonia | 6 | 8 |
| Bronchitis | 4 | 7 |
| Diarrhœa and Enteritis | 15 | 7 |