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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
Walthamstow 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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MATERNAL MORTALITY, STILLBIRTHS & NEO NATAL
DEATHS
During 1950 there were no deaths classified as being due to
pregnancy, childbearing or associated therewith.
The following table shows the maternal mortality, stillbirth and neonatal death rates for the past five years:—
| Rate (per 1,000 live births). | 1950. | 1949. | 1948. | 1947. | 1946. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal Mortality | - | 1.09 | — | 1.49 | 0.78 |
| Stillbirths | 23.1 | 14.7 | 22.2 | 22.1 | 27.5 |
| Neo-Natal Mortality | 20.6 | 16.9 | 11.1 | 13.1 | 19.2 |
The Registrar-General's returns show the following registra-tions during the calendar year:—
| (a) Live Births. | Males. | Females. | Totals. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legitimate | 808 | 728 | 1,536 |
| Illegitimate | 35 | 27 | 62 |
| 843 | 755 | 1,598 |
The stillbirth rate per 1,000 population was 0.30.
Of the 1,668 birth registrations received in the Department
during the year one was not notified. Appropriate action was
taken.
Of the 1,668 local registrations, 324 belonging to other areas are excluded, leaving a nett total of 1,344.
| St. James Street. | High Street. | Hoe Street. | Wood Street. | Hale End. | Higham Hill. | Total. | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. | F. | M. | F. | M. | F. | M. | F. | M. | F. | M. | F. | M. | F. | |
| Totals | 109 | 84 | 83 | 92 | 118 | 91 | 99 | 96 | 154 | 132 | 151 | 135 | 714 | 630 |
| Grand Totals | 193 | 175 | 209 | 195 | 286 | 286 | 1.344 | |||||||