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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 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Infant Mortality (Deaths under one year of age).
Infant Mortality Rate for all infants per 1,000 live births 17.4
Rate for legitimate infants per 1,000 legitimate live births 16.5
Rate for illegitimate infants per 1,000 illegitimate live births 33.3
Total number of infant deaths in the Borough 10
Analysis:— M F Total
Legitimate 4 5 9
Illegitimate — 11
Environment of Infant Deaths:—
Number occurring in the Borough Nil.
Number occurring outside the Borough 10
Number occurring in Institutions 9

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—1 weeksTolal under 4 weeks
1. Asphyxia Neonatorum2.........2
2. Prematurity31......4
3. Congenital Abnormality3...1...4
811...10