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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
Wembley 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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MATERNAL MORTALITY.
Three deaths from Puerperal Sepsis were recorded in 1938, while no deaths occurred from other puerperal causes.
Rate per 1,000 total births (live and still), 1934-1938.
| Year. | Wembley. | England & Wales. |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 3.11 | 4.41 |
| 1935 | 0.00 | 3.93 |
| 1936 | 1.68 | 3.65 |
| 1937 | 1.03 | 3.11 |
| 1938 | 1.55 | 2.97 |
| Maternal mortality during 5 years 1934-38 | 1.468 | 3.614 |
MARRIAGES.
The Superintendent Registrar has supplied the following
information concerning marriages which took place during
1938:-
In Churches 765
At Registry Office, one or both parties being
resident in the Borough 348
Total 1,113
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