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Merton and Morden 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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TABLE VII.
| Year | 1 nfant Mortality _ Rate | Stillbirth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 33.1 | 24.6 |
| 1946 | 22.2 | 23.9 |
| 1947 | 30.4 | 21.1 |
| 1948 | 24 8 | 18.9 |
| 1949 | 24.3 | 14.01 |
| 1950 | 11 73 | 18.83 |
| 1951 | 14 94 | 12.48 |
| 1952 | 17.3 | 20.3 |
| 1953 | 13.8 | 19.2 |
| 1954 | 22.2 |
PREMATURE BABIES.
There were 37 premature births notified during the year,
all of whom survived one month.
Below is a summary of the notifications:—
(a) At home 5
(b) In hospital or nursing home. 32
The number of those bom at home:—
(a) Who were nursed entirely at home 5
(b) Who died during the first 24 hours . —
(c) Who survived at the end of one month 5
The number of those born in hospital or nursing home:—
(a) Who died during the first 24 hours . —
(b) Who survived at the end of one month 32
SECTION B. — HEALTH SERVICES
NURSING IN THE HOME.
General Nursing. This service, which has now been divisionalised
by the County Council, is carried on by the three
Associations in the area, all of which are affiliated to the
County Nursing Association. Details of the Association's staff
and areas covered are as follows :—
1. The Mertcm District Nursing Association employs one
l ull-time and one part-time nurse, as under:—
Full-time: Miss Meaton, 233 Cannon Hill Lane.
LIB 3119.
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