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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
Brentford and Chiswick 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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TABLE III.
Maternal Mortality and Morbidity.
Deaths from Puerperal Causes:—
Puerperal Sepsis None
Other Causes None
The following table shows the number of maternal deaths connected with pregnancy daring the last 10 years:—
| Year | Died from Sepsis | Died from other causes connected with pregnancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1941 | — | — |
| 1942 | — | 2 |
| 1943 | 3 | 2 |
| 1944 | - | 2 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1946 | — | 3 |
| 1947 | - | 1 |
| 1948 | - | — |
| 1949 | - | — |
During the year 3 cases of puerperal pyrexia were notified;
there were no maternal deaths. All cases occurred in institutions,
one being a resident of another borough who had been admitted
to Chiswick Maternity Hospital.
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