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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 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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use are posted in the ambulances. The District Nursing Assbciations
by arrangement provide a nurse for the journeys to
hospital.
(6) A new card for the notification of births has been provided,
in which, may be inserted the birth, weight of all infants
under 5½ pounds. Figures from 18th April to 31st December:—
(i) Total number of premature babies who were reported
born at home 12
(ii) Total number of these born at home who were nursed
entirely at home 10
(iii) Who died during the first 24 hours Nil
(iv) Who survived at the end of one month 8
Infantile Mortality, 1940-1944.
| Year. | Wembley. | England & Wales. |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 57.86 | 55 |
| 1941 | 42.32 | 59 |
| 1942 | 34.16 | 49 |
| 1943 | 37.17 | 49 |
| 1944 | 35.50 | 46 |
Infantile mortality during last five years (9,465 live births, 384
deaths under one year): 40.57
Maternal Mortality.
One death from puerperal sepsis was recorded in 1944, and one death occurred from other puerperal causes.
Rate per 1,000 total births (live and still) 1940-1944.
| Year. | Wembley. | England & Wales. |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 2.97 | 2.16 |
| 1941 | 4.30 | 2.23 |
| 1942 | 2.43 | 2.01 |
| 1943 | 2.35 | 2.29 |
| 1944 | 0.91 | 1.93 |
Maternal mortality during last five years (9,732 total births—24
maternal deaths): 2.47.
Marriages.
| In churches | 739 |
| At Registry Office | 204 |