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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 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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15
MATERNAL MORTALITY, STILLBIRTHS & NEO NATAL
DEATHS

Table: The following table shows the maternal mortality, stillbirth and neo'natal death rates for the past five years:-

The following table shows the maternal mortality, stillbirth and neo'natal death rates for the past five years:-

Rate (per 1,000 live births).1953.1952.1951.1950.1949.
Maternal Mortality1.371.981.22-1.09
Stillbirths26.119.223.223.114.7
Neo-Natal Mortality18.615.214.020.616.9

Table: REGISTRATION OF BIRTHSThe Registrar-General's returns show the following registra tions during the calendar year :—

REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS

The Registrar-General's returns show the following registra tions during the calendar year :—

Illegitimate262450
7357191,454

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The stillbirth rate per 1,000 population was 0.32.
Of the 1,539 local registrations, 421 belonging to other areas
are excluded, leaving a net total of 1,118. There were no nonnotified
births during 1953.
St. James High Hoe Wood Hale Higham
Street. Street. Street. Street. End. Hill. Total.
M. F. M. F. M. F. M. F. M. F. M. F. M. F.
Totals. 76 58 43 60 94 91 90 71 129 131 j 136 139 568 j 550
-Grand Totals 134 103 185 161 I 260 1 275 1,118