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Wembley 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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Infantile Mortality 1938-1942 .
| Year. | Wembley. | England & Wales. |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 43.31 | 53 |
| 1939 | 39.12 | 50 |
| 1940 | 57.86 | 55 |
| 1941 | 42.32 | 59 |
| 1942 | 34.16 | 49 |
| Infantile Mortality during last 5 years (8,864 live births - 381 deaths under 1 year). 42.98 | ||
Maternal Mortality.
Two deaths from puerperal sepsis were
recorded in 1942, and three deaths occurred
from other puerperal causes.
Marriages.
In Churches 806
At Registry Office 340
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Rate per 1,000 total births (Live and Still) 1938-1942.
| Year. | Wembley. | England & Wales. |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 1.60 | 2.97 |
| 1939 | 5.96 | 2-93 |
| 1940 | 2.97 | |
| 1941 | 4.30 | 2.23 |
| 1942 | 2.43 | 2.01 |
| Maternal Mortality during last 5 years (9A30 total births - 31 Maternal deaths). 3.39 | ||