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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

Wimbledon 1932

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]

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Tho following table shows the causes of death, and ages
at death, of infants under one year:—

Table: Infant Mortality during- the year 1932.

Infant Mortality during- the year 1932.

Causes of Death.Under 1 week .1-2 Weeks2-3 Weeks.3-4 Weeks.Total under 4 weeks.1-3 Months.3-6 Months,6-9 Months.9-12 Months.Total Deaths under One Year.
Measles........................11
Influenzal-pneumonia........................11
Pneumonia.....................1...1
Broncho-Pneumonia...............2......13
Bronchitis......1...1......113
Tuberculous Meningitis..................1......1
Infective enteritis...............211...4
Intussusception........................11
Prematurity10...11122.........14
Marasmus......1...12.........3
Congenital Debility1.........1............1
Asphyxia3.........3............3
Pyloric Stenosis...............1.........1
Spina Bifida...1......1............1
Congenital Heart Disease1.........1............1
Other Congenital Defects...............1.........1
Birth Injury21...14............4
Convulsions.....................1...1
Total ...17232241024545