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The neo-natal mortality rates for the past five years are as
follows:—
1931—26.8, 1932—29.5, 1933—22.8, 1934—22.5, 1935—23.4.
Maternal Mortality.
The maternal mortality rate for 1935 was 5.1 per 1,000 live
births and 4.9 per 1,000 live and still-births.
The number of maternal deaths was 10. The maternal mortality
rate, therefore, is higher than that for the previous year
but consideration must be given to the actual causes of death in
each case. It should be appreciated that maternal deaths include
conditions such as abnormal pregnancy necessitating urgent and
serious operation—general illness at the time of the confinement
and pneumonia following abortion. Four such cases occurred
during the year and are partly accountable for the increase in the
mortality rate.
As stressed on numerous occasions, a regular and efficient
ante-natal care reduces the risk of complications which may lead
to fatal consequences. Facilities for ante-natal supervision and
advice are available at the special clinics held at the High Street
and Manor Park Centres.

Obstetrical Specialist.
The services of a Consultant Obstetrician were requested by
General Practitioners on two occasions.