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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Ilford 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]

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Table: INFANT DEATHS 1959.

INFANT DEATHS 1959.

Cause of DeathUnder 1 week1-2 weeks2-3 weeks3-4 weeksTotal under 4 weeks1-3 Months3-6 Months6-9 Months9-12 MonthsTOTAL
Acute Bronchitis------2--2
Anencephaly1---1----1
Atelectasis5_--5----5
Broncho-Pneumonia1_--12---3
Cerebral Haemorrhage1---1----1
Cerebral Oedema1---1----1
Congenital Morbus Cordis2---21---3
Haemorrhagic Disease of Newborn-1--1----1
Hyaline Membrane1---1----1
Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida12--3----3
Intracranial Haemorrhage1---1----1
Multiple Abnormalities1---1----1
Pneumothorax2---2----2
Prematurity41--5----5
Pyelonephritis-----1---1
Tentorial Tear2---2----2
TOTALS234--2742--33

Table: The comparative figures for the past 10 years are as follows: -

The comparative figures for the past 10 years are as follows: -

YearNo. of Deaths under 1 yearRate per 1, 000 Registered Live Births
19593314.9
19583716.6
19573817.1
19563315.6
19554220.0
19544118.7
19534520.2
19524418.9
19515021.0
19504518.7