London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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Deaths from puerperal causes -
| Deaths | Rate per 1,000 total (live and still) births. |
|---|---|
| Puerperal and post-abortive sepsis | - |
| Other maternal causes | - |
| Total | - |
| Death Rate of Infants under one year of age:- | |
| AH infants per 1,000 live births | 13.97 |
| Legitimate infants per 1,000 legitimate live births | 12.07 |
| Illegitimate infants per 1,000 illegitimate live births | 30.30 |
| Deaths from cancer | 131 |
| " " diphtheria | Nil |
| '' " poliomyelitis | Nil |
| " '' measles | Nil |
| " " whooping cough | Nil |
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