Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[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 | 18.5 | |||
Rate for legitimate infants per 1,000 legitimate live births | 17.8 | |||
Rate for illegitimate infants per 1,000 illegitimate live births | 27.7 | |||
Total number of infant deaths in the Borough | 10 | |||
Analysis:— | M | F | Total | |
Legitimate | 7 | 2 | 9 | |
Illegitimate | — | 1 | 1 | |
Environment of Infant Deaths:— | ||||
Number occurring in the Borough | 2 | |||
Number occurring outside the Borough | 8 | |||
Number occurring in Institutions | 8 |
Causes of Death under 1 year of age.
Cause of Death | Under 1 week | 1—2 weeks | 2-3 weeks | 3—4 weeks | over 4 weeks | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Prematurity | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | ... | 2 |
2. Atelectasis | 1 | ... | ... | ... | ... | 1 |
3. Congenital Abnormality | 1 | ... | 1 | ... | 2 | 4 |
4. Found dead | 1 | ... | ... | ... | ... | 1 |
5. Acute Pneumonitis | ... | ... | ... | ... | 2 | 2 |
4 | 1 | 1 | ... | 4 | 10 |