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Cause
Neo-natal
1-12 months
Total
Prematurity
5
—
5
Respiratory conditions
3
—
3
Congenital malformations
3
3
6
Birth injury
8
—
8
Other causes
—
1
1
Gastro-enteritis
1
—
1
Total
20
4
24
An analysis of the birth injuries indicates that one or two were probably avoidable.
Cause
Delivery
Weight
No.
Prolonged 2nd stage
Forceps
7lb. 9oz.
1
Prolonged labour (3 days)
Natural forces
91b. 4oz.
1
Precipitate labour (Induced prematurity for A.P.H.)
Natural forces
61b. 6oz.
1
Mother had epileptic fit during second stage
Natural forces
41b. 14oz.
1
No apparent cause
Natural forces
61b. 6oz.
3
61b. 6oz.
81b. 7oz.
No information available
1
Total
(All neo-nj
ital deaths)
8
Details of the abnormal deliveries where the infant died are given below.
Delivery
Reason
Cause of death
Neo-natal
Position in
family
Caesarian section
Toxaemia in mother
Prematurity
1
4
Caesarian section
Elderly primipara
Broncho-pneumonia
1
1
Caesarian section
Acute appendicitis
Prematurity
1
2
Forceps delivery
Prolonged 2nd stage
Birth injury
1
1
Total
4
An analysis of infant mortality by wards demonstrates similar differences as in previous years, but
owing to the changes made in the number and boundaries of the wards in March, 1952, they are not strictly
comparable. An analysis of infant deaths by social class groups and home environment reveals that a large
proportion occur in social class groups IV and V.
Social Class Group
Group I —
Group II 7
Group III 20
Group IV 15
Group V 20
Total 62
Better maternal and infant care with prevention of birth injuries and prematurity, together with
improved living conditions will assuredly remove many of the causes of still births and infant deaths.