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EXTRACTS FROM VITAL STATISTICS OF THE YEAR (Contd.)
Deaths from puerperal causes
Rate per 1,000 total
(live and still) births.
Puerperal sepsis 1.81
Other puerperal causes 3.65
Total 5.44
Death rate of infants under one year of age
All infants per 1,000 live births. 56.34
Legitimate infants per 1,000 legitimate live births. 53,63
Illegitimate infants per 1,000 illegitimate live births. 100.00
M. F. Total
Deaths from Cancer (all ages) 22 23 45
Deaths from Measles (all ages) 1 2 3
Deaths from Whooping Cough (all ages) - 1 1
Deaths from Diarrhoea (under 2 years of age). 10 7 17
Deaths from Tuberculosis of respiratory system
(all ages). 21 18 39
Deaths from Tuberculosis (other forms) (all ages) 1 5 6
Deaths from Heart Disease (all aces). 46 40 86
Deaths from Bronchitis (all ages). 18 15 33
Deaths from Pneumonia (all forms) (all ages). 21 21 42
SECTION B.
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE AREA.
Similar to previous years.
SECTION C.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
WATER. - Six samples taken from the supplies of the Rickmansworth
and Uxbridge Valley Water Co., and the Wood End Park Estate were
examined by the Clinical Research Association Ltd., and found to be
fit for drinking. Twenty-five samples of the South West Surburban
Water Co's supply taken by this authority and five neighbouring
authorities were found to be fit for drinking.
DRAINAGE AND SEWERAGE
RIVERS AND STREAMS.
CLOSET ACCOMMODATION.
PUBLIC CLEANSING. No important changes from last year.
SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA
1.- COMPLAINTS.
During the year 213 complaints were received with respect to
the following matters, viz:-
Choked and defective drains
57
Insanitary or dilapidated condition
of houses and premises.
72
Offensive accumulations or deposits
16
Cesspools overflowing.
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Rats.
9
Other nuisances.
59
213
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