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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

Wanstead and Woodford 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]

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Table: Infant Deaths, Neo-Natal Mortality and Stillbirths

Infant Deaths, Neo-Natal Mortality and Stillbirths

YearLive BirthsBirth RateNo.StillbirthsNeo-Natal DeathsInfant Deaths
Per 1,000 Live BirthsPer 1,000 PopulationNo.Per 1,000 Live BirthsNo.Per 1,000 Live Births
196284413.81214.20.191416.61720.2
196180113.071012.50.16911.241417.5
196080713.11113.60.181316.11619.83
195972011.71825.00.291419.451825.0
195874812.21317.380.2179.3679.36

Table: Maternal MortalityThe maternal mortality rates (per 1,000 total births) for the past five years have been as follows:—

Maternal Mortality

The maternal mortality rates (per 1,000 total births) for the past five years have been as follows:—

YearTotal Births RegisteredDeathsTotalRates per 1,000 Birth. (Live and Still)Total
Puerperal SepsisOther Maternal CausesPuerperal SepsisOther Maternal Causes
1962856-22-2.342.34
1961811------
1960818------
1959738-——-——
1958761------

Table: Maternal Mortality, Stillbirths and Neo-Natal DeathsRate per 1,000 Live Births

Maternal Mortality, Stillbirths and Neo-Natal Deaths

Rate per 1,000 Live Births

19621961196019591958
Maternal Mortality2.34————
Stillbirths14.212.513.625.017.38
Neo-Natal Mortality16.611.2416.119.459.36

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During 1962 there were two deaths classified as being due to
pregnancy, childbearing or associated therewith.
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