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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 1947

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Analysis:—
M.
F.
Total
All Causes
Cancer
Diphtheria
Measles
Whooping Cough
Diarrhoea (under two years)
276
38
–
–
1
3
298
56
–
–
–
–
574
94
–
–
1
3
Maternal-Mortality Rate per 1,000 total births 2.3
Total number of maternal deaths 2
Infant Mortality (Deaths under one year of age).
Infant Mortality Rate for all infants per 1,000 live births 29.9
Rate for legitimate infants per 1,000 legitimate live births 29.4
Rate for illegitimate infants per 1,000 illegitimate live births 37
Total number of infant deaths in the Borough 25
Analysis:—
M.
F.
Total
Legitimate
Illegitimate
12
1
11
1
23
2
Environment of Infant Deaths:—
Number occurring in the Borough
Number occurring outside the Borough
Number occurring in Institutions
Number occurring in dwelling houses
9
16
18
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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. Pneumonia...1......1......1...2
2. Congenital Debility and Malformation including Premature Birth10111131...1...15
Enteritis...............3...1...4
4. Other defined diseases..................1......1
5. Asphyxia (Accidental Death)...............1.........1
6. Accidental Death..................2......2
1021114533...25