Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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A (4)d Infant Mortality Deaths of infants under 1 year of age:—
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Illegitimate | 1 | — | 1 |
| 10 | 4 | 14 |
Death rate of infants under 1 year of age per 1,000 live
births:—20
Death rate of infants under 1 year of age per 1,000 live
births, England and Wales:—29.8
Deaths of infants under 4 weeks of age:—
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Illegitimate | 1 | — | 1 |
| 6 | 2 | 8 |
Death rate of infants under 4 weeks of age per 1,000 live births 11.41
| Total number of deaths from:— | 1949 | 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Measles (All ages) | — | 1 |
| Whooping Cough | — | — |