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Maternal Mortality
One death occurred during 1973 due to causes associated with
pregnancy and childbirth.
Still Births
A total of 22 still births was registered during the year giving a still
birth rate of 8.0 per 1,000 live and still births, which compares favourably
with the rate of 12.0 for England and Wales.
Congenital Malformations
Information concerning congenital malformations or abnormalities
apparent at birth was collected and supplied to the Registrar General.
The following is a summary and analysis of the information received
during the year.
(i) Number of notifications received during year 24
(ii) Number of live births included in (i) above 19
(iii) Number of still births included in (i) above 5
(iv) Total number of malformations notified as apparent at birth 31
(v) Number of children with multiple malformations 5
Analysis of Malformations Notified
Number
of Cases
Central Nervous System
Spina Bifida 3
Hydrocephalus 1
Eye and Ear
Microphthalmos 1
Alimentary System
Cleft Lip 2
Unspecified malformation of
alimentary system. 1
Heart and Circulatory System
2 cord vessels only 2
Respiratory System
Malformation of nose 2
Respiratory Distress Syndrome 1
Number
of Cases
Urino-Genital System
Hypospadias 1
Limbs
Syndactyly 1
Talipes 7
Congenital dislocation of hip 1
Other parts of Musculoskeletal
System
Malformation of sternum and
ribs 2
Other Malformations
Hepatomegaly 1
Multiple congenital malformations
not specified 3
Down's Syndrome 2