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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
Malden and Coombe 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Malden & Coombe]
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STATISTICS AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE AREA.
| Area | 3,162 acres. |
| Registrar-General's estimate of resident population (mid-year 1943) | 37,750 |
VITAL STATISTICS.
| Total. | M. | F. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live births 685 | 347 | 338 Birth rate per 1,000 | |
| (legitimate) | 325 | 327 of the estimated | |
| (illegitimate) | 22 | 11 resident population | 18.1 |
| Stillbirths 23 | 9 | 14 Rate per 1,000 total (live and still) births | 32.4 |
| Deaths 381 | 192 | 189 Death rate per 1,000 of the estimated resident population | 10.0 |
Deaths from puerperal pauses:—
| Deaths. | Rate per 1,000 Total (Live & Still) Births. | |
|---|---|---|
| Puerperal sepsis | Nil | Nil |
| Other Puerperal Causes | Nil | Nil |
Death rates of Infants under one year of age:—
| All Infants per 1,000 live births | 35.0 |
| Legitimate Infants per 1,000 legitimate live births | 35.0 |
| Illegitimate Infants per 1,000 illegitimate live births | Nil |
| Deaths from Cancer (all ages) | 66 |
| Deaths from Measles (all ages) | 1 |
| Deaths from Whooping Cough (all ages) | Nil |
| Deaths from Diarrhoea (under 2 years of age) | 4 |