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Infantile Mortality.
The number of deaths of infants under one year of age was 87,
equivalent to an infantile mortality rate of 45 as compared with
112 deaths and a rate of 54 for the year 1932. This is a commendable
reduction in the loss of infant life and, to some extent, is a
measure of the activity of the Child Welfare clinics. The rate
compares favourably with that for England and Wales as a
whole (64).
Six deaths occurred amongst illegitimate children giving an
infant mortality rate in this respect of 133—unfortunately a high
figure in comparison with that previously given.
Neo-Natal Mortality.
This rate is obtained by estimating the deaths of infants under
one month per 1,000 live births. It is a helpful guide in considering
the value and extent of ante-natal influences and in furthering the
work and scope of such clinics. The regular attendance of expectant
mothers at the Centres and close association of these with
Maternity Hospitals are factors which determine a low neo-natal
mortality rate.
The Neo-Natal mortality rates for the past 4 years are as
follows:—
1930 25.1 1932 29.5
1931 26.8 1933 22.8
Maternal Mortality.
The maternal mortality rate of 3.01 per thousand live and
still births is slightly lower than the previous year (3.6). There is
no doubt that regular and efficient ante-natal care does much to
reduce the risk of fatal consequences of child bearing and this
service is available to all mothers of the Borough.