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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 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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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. | Mortality rate Infant | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live | Still | |||
| England and Wales | 16.7 | 0.39 | 11.7 | 32.00 |
| London | 18.5 | 0.37 | 12.2 | 29.00 |
| 126 County Boroughs and Great Towns (including London) | 18.7 | 0.47 | 12.5 | 37.00 |
| 148 Smaller Towns | 18.0 | 0 40 | 11.6 | 30.00 |
| ENFIELD | 15.52 | 0.32 | 9.41 | 26.65 |
DEATHS
The number of deaths assigned to Enfield for 1949 was 1,047,
an increase of 103 on last year.
The more prevalent causes of death during the year and the previous year were:—
| Cause of Death | 1949 | 1948 |
|---|---|---|
| All Ages:— | ||
| Malignant Disease (Cancer) | 184 | 177 |
| Heart Disease | 296 | 247 |
| Other Diseases of Circulatory System | 47 | 36 |
| Pneumonia | 51 | 40 |
| Bronchitis | 69 | 45 |
| Intra-cranial Vascular Lesions | 117 | 103 |
| Tuberculosis of Respiratory System | 37 | 40 |
| Children Under 1 Year:— | ||
| Premature Birth | 15 | 9 |
| Congenital Malformations | 6 | 11 |
| Pneumonia | 6 | 6 |
| Meningitis | — | 4 |
| Injury at Birth | — | 7 |
| Atelectasis | 7 | 7 |