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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
Romford 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford]
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3. Neo Natal Deaths. (Deaths occurring in the first month of life).
NEO-NATAL MORTALITY—1963
| Cause of Death | Under 1 wk. | 1-2 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 3-4 weeks | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atelectasis | 2 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Broncho-pneumonia | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Cerebral Haemorrhage | 2 | - | — | — | 2 |
| Congenital Heart Disease | 2 | - | — | — | 2 |
| Congenital Malformations | 1 | - | — | — | 1 |
| Erythroblastoris Foetalis | 1 | - | — | — | 1 |
| Exomphalus | 1 | - | — | — | 1 |
| Haemolytic Disease of Newborn | 1 | - | — | — | 1 |
| Prematurity | 11 | - | 1 | — | 12 |
| Tentorial Tear | 1 | - | — | — | 1 |
| Tracheo-oesophygeal Fistula | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
| Totals | 23 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 27 |
EXPECTATION OF LIFE
The Expectation of life in this Country of a boy at birth is
now just over 68 years, and almost 74 years for a girl.
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