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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
Havering 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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| Legitimate | 31 | 23 | 54 | (59) |
| Illegitimate | 2 | 2 | 4 | (3) |
| Total | 33 | 25 | 58 | (62) |
| Infant Mortality Rates — | ||||
| Total infant deaths per 1000 total live births | 13.7 | (14.2) | ||
| Legitimate infants per 1000 legitimate live births | 13.5 | (14.2) | ||
| Illegitimate infants per 1000 illegitimate live births | 18.9 | (15.7) | ||
| Neo Natal Mortality Rate (deaths under 4 weeks' of age per 1000 live births) | 9.7 | (10.1) | ||
| Early Neo Natal Mortality Rate (deaths under one week of age per 1000 total live births) | 8.8 | (9.4) | ||
| Perinatal Mortality Rate (Stillbirths and deaths under one week of age combined per 1000 live and still births) | 22.6 | (23.8) | ||
| Maternal Mortality (including abortion) | ||||
| Number of deaths | 1 | (1) | ||
| Rate per 1000 live and still births | 0.23 | (0.23) | ||
Comparison of above rates with those of London, England and
Wales is shown on the following table.
TABLE - 1
| Havering | London | England & Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth Rate | 15.5 | 17.7 | 17.7 |
| Illegitimate Live Births (percentage of total live births) | 0.5 | 10.3 | Not available |
| Still birthrate | 14.0 | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| Infant Mortality rate | 13.7 | 17.8 | 19.0 |
| Neonatal Mortality rate | 9.7 | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Early Neonatal Mortality rate | 8 8 | 11.0 | 11.1 |
| Perinatal Mortality rate | 22.6 | 25.1 | 26.3 |
| Maternal Mortality rate | 0.23 | 0.33 | 0.26 |
| Death Rate | 11.4 | 11.1 | 11.7 |