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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
Willesden 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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2. Infant Mortality by Wards
| Ward | Number of Deaths | Total 1953-55 | Rate 1953-55 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 1954 1955 | |||||
| 1. Carlton | 11 | 13 | 2 | 26 | 29.5 |
| 2. Kilburn | 5 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 25.9 |
| 3. Brondesbury Park | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | 13.0 |
| 4. Kensal Rise | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 21.3 |
| 5. Manor | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11.2 |
| 6. Harlesden | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 16.6 |
| 7. Stonebridge | 4 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 26.0 |
| 8. Roundwood | 6 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 26.2 |
| 9. Church End | 6 | 2 | 10 | 17.7 | |
| 10. Willesden Green | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 19.7 |
| 11. Mapesbury | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 16.4 |
| 12. Gladstone | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 23.8 |
| 13. Cricklewood | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12.0 |
| 14. Brentwater | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 21.9 |
| 60 | 50 | 53 | 163 | 20.7 | |
3. Deaths by Social Class
| Social Class Group | Neonatal | 1-12 months | Total | 1951 England & Wales 1% sample (rates) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Nil | Nil | Nil | 17.9 |
| II | 3 | 1 | 4 | 22.5 |
| III | 25 | 4 | 29 | 28.4 |
| IV | 3 | 7 | 10 | 34.5 |
| V | 8 | 2 | 10 | 41.1 |
4. Premature Births and Deaths (1946-55) (Deaths in brackets)
| Year | Births in home | Births in Hospital | Home births transferred to Hospital | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 47 (1) | 128 (18) | 12 (10) | 175 (29) |
| 1947 | 52 (0) | 121 (13) | 4 (4) | 173 (17) |
| 1948 | 47 (2) | 149 (19) | 10 (5) | 196 (26) |
| 1949 | 30 (4) | 130 (18) | 1 (0) | 160 (22) |
| 1950 | 21 (0) | 126 (18) | 0 (0) | 147 (18) |
| 1951 | 22 (3) | 123 (21) | 2 (2) | 145 (24) |
| 1952 | 38 (3) | 137 (23) | 8 (3) | 175 (26) |
| 1953 | 31 (3) | 143 (18) | 7 (0) | 174 (21) |
| 1954 | 31 (2) | 131 (10) | 9 (0) | 162 (12) |
| 1955 | 31 (0) | 139 (20) | 7 (0) | 170 (20) |
5. Premature Births and Deaths by Wards
| Ward | Premature births notified | Rate per 100 live births | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton | 16 | 1 | |
| Kilburn | 16 | 7.0 | 3 |
| Brondesbury Park | 10 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Kensal Rise | 11 | 8.3 | 2 |
| Manor | 9 | 6.0 | 1 |
| Harlesden | 20 | 9.3 | 1 |
| Stonebridge | 14 | 7.7 | 4 |
| Roundwood | 15 | 6.8 | 3 |
| Church End | 14 | 8.2 | - |
| Willesden Green | 8 | 4.2 | 2 |
| Mapesbury | 17 | 6.6 | 1 |
| Gladstone | 6 | 4.1 | - |
| Cricklewood | 8 | 5.7 | - |
| Brentwater | 6 | 4.8 | 1 |
| Total | 170 | 6.5 | 20 |