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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 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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The Number of deathes, other than from
suicide and road traffic accidents, from violent
causes is 44. Similar numbers in 1939 and 1940
were 43 and 121 respectively. The increase in
1940 was, of course, due to air raid casualties.
3• CERTAIN OTHER ESSENTIAL STATISTICS.
Birth Notifications.
| At home. | In Hospital. | In Nursing Home. | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors | 61 | 758 | 151 | 970 |
| Midwives | 466 | 23 | 78 | 576 |
| Parents | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| Totals | 529 | 781 | 229 | 1,539 |
| Percentages | 34.37 | 50.75 | 14.88 | 100.00 |
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