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Births.
Seven hundred and ninety-nine births were notified
during 1939, of which 32 were stillbirths and 767 live
births. The number of live births and stillbirths registered,
as adjusted by inward and outward transfers
relative to residence of the mothers, were 835 and 39
respectively.
The Birth Rate based on 835 live births is 13.9
compared with 13.1 for 1938.
Stillbirths.
Thirty-nine stillbirths registered during 1939 produces
a rate of 44.8 per 1,000 births. This is a further
increase over previous years and remains a disturbing
factor in the vital statistics of the area.
Deaths.
The total deaths from all causes during 1939 was
593. This figure gives a rate of 9.7 per 1,000 population.
Predominating causes of deaths were:—
Heart disease 158
Cancer 102
Infantile Mortality and Maternal Mortality.
The Infantile Mortality Bate for 1939 is 28.9 per
1,000) live births.
The Maternal Mortality Rate for 1939 is 3.45 per
1,000 (live and still) births.
SECTION B (I). GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH
SERVICES FOR THE AREA.
There are no important changes or developments to
report in the following services in respect of 1939, except
as indicated:—
(a) laboratory Services.—The existing facilities for
bacteriological diagnostic work has been augmented by
the Medical Research Council in consultation with the
Ministry of Health as a war-time measure. This scheme