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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 1958

[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 18.9
Rate for legitimate infants per 1,000 legitimate live births 20.4
Rate for illegitimate infants per 1,000 illegitimate live births 00.0
Total number of infant deaths in the Borough 11
Analysis:— M F Total
Legitimate 3 8 11
Illegitimate —
Environment of Infant Deaths:—
Number occurring in the Borough 1
Number occurring outside the Borough 10
Number occurring in Institutions 10

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 weeksover 4 weeksTotal
1. Asphyxia (accidental)............11
2. Prematurity7............7
3. Congenital Abnormality11......13
81......211