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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 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Table: Infant Mortality (Deaths under one year of age).

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 births17.8
Rate for illegitimate infants per 1,000 illegitimate live births27.7
Total number of infant deaths in the Borough10
Analysis:—MFTotal
Legitimate729
Illegitimate—11
Environment of Infant Deaths:—
Number occurring in the Borough2
Number occurring outside the Borough8
Number occurring in Institutions8

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. Prematurity11.........2
2. Atelectasis1............1
3. Congenital Abnormality1...1...24
4. Found dead1............1
5. Acute Pneumonitis............22
411...410