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Bromley 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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The following details relate to deaths from Cancer during the past ten years:—
| Year. | Number of Deaths. | Rate per 1,000 population. | Percentage of Total Deaths recorded for the year. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 113 | 2.2 | 19.5 |
| 1943 | 93 | 1.8 | 15.4 |
| 1944 | 122 | 2.4 | 18.5 |
| 1945 | 106 | 2.0 | 16.1 |
| 1946 | 109 | 1.8 | 16.6 |
| 1947 | 119 | 1.9 | 16.3 |
| 1948 | 114 | 1.8 | 18.1 |
| 1949 | 141 | 2.2 | 20.2 |
| 1950 | 122 | 1.9 | 16.5 |
| 1951 | 128 | 1.98 | 17.4 |
During the year 1951, there were 29 deaths from violence, including
6 suicides, 7 motor vehicle accidents, 15 other accidents, and 1
homicide.
Maternal Mortality.
There were no maternal deaths in the Borough during 1951.
The causes and rates of maternal mortality for Bromley are shown in 5-yearly periods since 1911 in the following table:—
| 5-yearly period. | Puerperal Sepsis. | Other Puerperal causes. | Rate per 1,000 births. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-1915 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 1916-1920 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| 1921-1925 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| 1926-1930 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 1931-1935 | 6 | 9 | 4 |
| 1936-1940 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
| 1941-1945 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 1946-1950 | 1 | 3 | 0.7 |
| 1951 | — | — | — |
Infantile Mortality.
Eleven infants died during 1951 before reaching their first birthday,
giving an Infant Mortality Rate for the year of 12.0 per 1,000
live births.
Eight died in first four weeks of life, seven of which were within
the first week.
The average Rate for the past ten years is 22.9.
The Infant Mortality Rate for 1951 is the lowest ever recorded
for the area. The Rate for England and Wales was 29.6 per 1,000
related live births, and 26.4 per 1,000 live births for London Administrative
County.