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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 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Total number of maternal deaths1
Infant Mortality (Deaths under one year of age).
Infant Mortality Rate for all infants per 1,000 live births18.5
Rate for legitimate infants per 1,000 legitimate live births14.0
Rate for illegitimate infants per 1,000 illegitimate live births120
Total number of infant deaths in the Borough11
Analysis:—MFTotal
Legitimate448
Illegitimate213
Environment of Infant Deaths:—
Number occurring in the Borough4
Number occurring outside the Borough7
Number occurring in Institutions8
Number found dead3

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..............................
2. Congenital Debility and Malformation including Premature Birth3...1...4............4
3. Enteritis..............................
4.Birth Injury1......12............2
5. Other defined diseases1.........1.........12
6. Asphyxia (Accidental Death)..............................
7. Accidental Death..............................
8. Found Dead3......3............3
8...1110.........111