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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 1963

[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

StillbirthsNeo-Natal-DeathsInfant Deaths
YearLive BirthsBirth RateNo.Per 1,000 Live BirthsPer 1,000 PopulationNo.Per 1,000 Live BirthsNo.Per 1,000 Live Births
196386914.2910.30.141416.11820.7
196284413.81214.20.191416.61720.2
196180113.071012.50.16911.241417.5
196080713.11113.60.181316.11619.83
195972011.71825.00.291419.451825.0

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:—

DeathsRates per 1,000 Births (Live and Still)
YearTotal Births RegisteredPuerperal SepsisOther Maternal CausesTotalPuerperal SepsisOther Maternal CausesTotal
1963878------
1962856—22—2.342.34
1961811------
1960818------
1959738------

Table: Maternal Mortality, Stillbirths and Neo-Natal Deaths

Maternal Mortality, Stillbirths and Neo-Natal Deaths

Rate per 1,000 Live Births
19631962196119601959
Maternal Mortality—2.34———
Stillbirths10.314.212.513.625.0
Neo-Natal Mortality16.116.611.2416.119.45

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During 1963 there were no deaths classified as being due to
pregnancy, childbearing or associated therewith.
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