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This gives a corrected death-rate of 10.97 per
1,000 of the population, an increase of 0.81 on the
rate for the previous year, which was 10.16
The rate for England and Wales (1940) was 14.3
and for London 17.8
INFANT MORTALITY.- There were 23 (1 illegitimate) deaths
of infants under 1 year of age, which gives an infantile
death-rate of 52.81 per 1,000 births registered, as
compared with 21 deaths and a rate of 26.92 in the
preceding year.
The corresponding rates for England and Wales and
London were 55 and 50 respectively.
STILLBIRTHS.- Twenty-three stillbirths, (2 illegitimate)
were accredited to the district for 1940. This is
equal to a death-rate of 28.55 per 1,000 (live and still)
births registered, the corresponding figures for 1939
being 30 stillbirths, with a rate of 37.45
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 2.76 for
1940, representing a total of 2 deaths. In 1939 there
were 4 deaths, with a corresponding rate of 4.99
MORTALITY OF "TODDLERS" . - Eight deaths occurred amongst
children of the age group 1-5 years during 1940. This
represents a death-rate of 0.12 per 1,000 of the population,
and 1.04 per cent of the total deaths for the
year, at all ages. In 1939 there were 2 deaths, giving
a rate of 0.03 and a percentage of 0.29
MORTALITY OF PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 65.- 56.56% of the
total deaths during the year took place in persons over
the age of 65. Fifteen females died at the age of 90
or over, the oldest being 100 years; while 3 males also
died within this age period, the oldest being 93.
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