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

Richmond upon Thames 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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MATERNALMORTALITY Rate per 1,000 total births0.00
Total number of maternal deaths0
Infant Mortality (Deaths under one year of age).
Infant Mortality Rate for all infants per 1,000 live births26.1
Rate for legitimate infants per 1,000 legitimate live births27.7
Rate for illegitimate infants per 1,000 illegitimate live births0.00
Total number of infant deaths in the Borough18
Analysis:—M.F.Total.
Legitimate9918
Illegitimate———
Environment of Infant Deaths:—
Number occurring in the Borough6
Number occurring outside the Borough12
Number occurring in Institutions14
Number occurring in dwelling houses4

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..................12...3
2.Congenital Debility and Malformation including Premature Birth9.........9...1......10
3.Enteritis..............................
4.Other defined diseases ......2......211......4
5.Asphyxia (Accidental Death)1.........1............1
6.Accidental Death..............................
102......12132...18