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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Malden & Coombe]
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DEATHS. Ace Groups.
| Under 1 | 1-4 | 5-14 | 15-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-54 | 55-64 | 65-79 | 80 & over | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 41 | 88 | 44 | 221 |
| Females | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 22 | 26 | 93 | 114 | 265 |
| Totals | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 46 | 67 | 181 | 158 | 486 |
STATEMENT SHOWING WHERE DEATHS OCCURRED.
In this district 244
In various hospitals 220
In other districts 22
INFANTILE MORTALITY.
Number of deaths occurring in infants under one year of age
during the past five years
1953 6 Legitimate. 2 Illegitimate) 8
1954 (10 " - „} 10
1955 (6 " 1 " ) 7
1956 ( 9 - " ) 9
1957 (14 " - " ) 14
CAUSES OF DEATH OF INFANTS UNDER ONE YEAR OF AGE.
Asphyxia 1. 12 days.
Bronchitis 1. 2 months.
Congenital Heart Disease 2. 6 days; 3 months.
Congenital Microcephaly. 1. 5 days.
Hydrocephalus 1 . 5 months.
Prematurity 8. 8 hours; 10 hours; 12 hours;
18 hours; 3 days; 4 days;
5 days; 3 weeks.
SUMMARY OF BIRHT. INFANTILE MORTALITY AND DEATH
RATES FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS.
| Year. | Births. | Infantile Mortality. | Deaths. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952. | ... | 11.0 | 17.2 | 10.1 |
| 1953. | ... | 13.7 | 13.4 | 9.5 |
| 1954. | ... | 11.6 | 19.7 | 9.1 |
| 1955. | ... | 12.9 | 12.4 | 10.3 |
| 1956. | ... | 12.2 | 17.0 | 10.7 |
| 1957. | ... | 12.1 | 26.4 | 11.1 |