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Erith 1919

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]

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Table IV.—Infantile Mortality during the Year 1919.

Nett Deaths from stated causes at various ages under 1 year of age.

Causes of Death.Under 1 week.1-2 weeks.2-3 weeks.3-4 weeks.Total under 4 weeks,4 wks. & under 3 months.3-6 months.6-9 months.9-12 months.Total Deaths under 1 year.
All causesCertified Uncertified175342944138
Diarrhœa111
Enteritis11
Abdominal Tuberculosis11
Congenital Malformation111
Premature birth12311616
Atrophy, Debility and Marasmus11113
Atelectasis11
Convulsions222
Bronchitis1123
Pneumonia (all forms)123115
Suffocation, overlying111
Other causes11133
Totals175342944138
Nett Births in the year :—Legitimate, M 332 ; F 301; Total 633.
Illegitimate, M 15; F 22; Total 37.
Nett Deaths in the year:—Legitimate Infants, 33.
Illegitimate Infants, 5.