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Deaths of infants under one year of age 86
Infant Mortality Kate (per 1,000 births) 41.0
Deaths from :—
Male. Female.
Cancer 66 81
Diabetes 4 0
Diarrhoea (under 2 years) 9 2
Influenza 5 3
Pneumonia 77 22
Measles 0 0
Whooping Cough 0 0
The Vital Statistics show a satisfactory trend in that the birth
rate is higher and the death rate lower than the previous year.
It is, however, to be regretted that the Puerperal deaths showed an
increase from 3 to 5. The infant mortality remains constant at a
figure, which although not what might be termed high, could still
bear a material reduction.
SECTION B.
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
FOR THE AREA.
Bacteriological Laboratory.
The County Laboratory, established by the Essex County
Council at Oldchurch Hospital, has continued to serve the needs
of the District and is available for any medical practitioners who
desire to have a bacteriological report on the specimens which they
send.
Ambulance Service.
There is no change in the ambulance service for the civilian
population described in last year's report which includes the mutual
assistance scheme with neighbouring authorities. The ambulance,
which is stationed at Harrow Lodge Depot, is under the supervision
of the Surveyor.
Nursing in the Home.
The three nursing associations, viz. : the Hornchurch Nursing
Association, the Upminster and Cranham District Nursing Association,
and the Rainham, Wennington and South Hornchurch
Nursing Association, have continued their beneficent work.