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 Leyton]
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Live Births:—
Males. | Females. | Total. | Birth Rate. | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Legitimate | 762 | 701 | 1463 | 11.91 |
Illegitimate | 16 | 20 | 36 | |
778 | 721 | 1499 | ||
Males. | Females. | Total. | Rate per 1000 total births. | |
Stillbirths | 26 | 22 | 48 | 32.02 |
Males | Females. | Total. | Death Rate. | |
Deaths | 724 | 744 | 1468 | 11.67 |
Number of Women dying from diseases and accidents of
pregnancy and childbirth:—
From Sepsis 2
From other causes
Total 2
Death Rate of Infants under One year of age:—
All infants per 1000 live births 50.70
Legitimate infants per 1000 legitimate
live births 49.2
Illegitimate infants per 1000 illegitimate
live births 111.1
Deaths from Measles (all ages) 1
Deaths from Whooping Cough (all ages) 4
Deaths from Diarrhoea (under 2 years of age) 6