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The average rate for the 5 years 1929-1933 was 40.33.
The rate for England and Wales for 1933 was 64.
It will be seen that once again the infantile mortality rate has
fallen slightly, while the rate for Southgate is considerably lower
than that for England and Wales.
Table III on page 15 subdivides the infant deaths according to
the weeks or months at which they occurred. 63.2 per cent. of the
total deaths occurred during the first month, while 58.3 per cent.
of these occurred during the first week. Prematurity accounted for
8 deaths, pneumonia for 3, marasmus for 2, and other causes for 6.
All the infant deaths were investigated.
Stillbirths.—Sixteen stillbirths, none of which was illegitimate,
were accredited to the district for 1933. This is equal to
a death-rate of 27.30 per 1,000 total (live and still) births
registered, the corresponding figures for 1932 being 22 stillbirths
and a rate of 32.67.
Maternal Mortality.—The maternal mortality rate—i.e., the
number of mothers dying as the result of childbirth per 1,000 total
(live and still) births—was 3.41 for 1933. This represents 2
maternal deaths, both of which occurred outside the district. Last
year there were also 2 deaths with a corresponding rate of 2.96.
One of the two deaths took place after abortion and was the
subject of an inquest.
The problem of the "handy-woman" still continues to receive
attention. The new scheme of assisting in the payment of midwives'
fees which the Council has under consideration should take us another
step towards solving the problem, as it will help those mothers who
most require assistance.
All maternal deaths continue to be investigated by Dr. Catchpool,
who is the Investigating Officer for this district.
Mortality of "Toddlers"—i.e., children between the ages of
1 and 5 years. Amongst children of 1 to 5 years of age there were
6 deaths during 1933. This represents a corrected death-rate of
11