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Wembley 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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Infantile Mortality 1939-1943
| Year. | Wembley. | England & Wales. |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 39.12 | 50 |
| 1940 | 57.86 | 55 |
| 1941 | 42.32 | 59 |
| 1942 | 34.16 | 49 |
| 1943 | 37.17 | 49 |
Infantile Mortality during last 5 years (9,111
live births - 379 deaths under 1 year).
41.60
Maternal Mortality.
Three deaths from puerperal sepsis were
recorded in 1943, and 2 deaths occurred from
other puerperal causes.
Rate per 1,000 total births (Live end Still) 1939-1943.
| Year. | Wembley. | England & Wales. |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 5.96 | 2.93 |
| 1940 | 2.97 | 2.16 |
| 1941 | 4.30 | 2.23 |
| 1942 | 2.43 | 2.01 |
| 1943 | 2.35 | 2.29 |
Maternal Mortality during last 5 years (9,381
total births - 33 Maternal deaths).
3.52
Marriages.
In Churches 554
At. Registry Office 220
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