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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

Richmond upon Thames 1939

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Table: Causes of death under 1 year of age.

Causes of death under 1 year of age.

Cause of DeathUnder 1 week1—2 weeks2—3 weeks3—4 weeksTotal under 4 weeks4 weeks and under 3 months3 months and under 6 months6 months and under 9 months9 months and under 12 monthsTotal deaths under 1 year
1. Injury at Birth11.....2............2
2, Congenital Debility and Malformation including Premature Birth51......6............6
3. Whooping cough..................1......1
4. Other defined diseases..................1......1
62......8...2......10