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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
Beddington and Wallington 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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The following table shows the principal causes of death with the rate per cent. of total deaths:
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | Rate per cent. of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Disease | 120 | 32.26 |
| Cancer | 69 | 18.55 |
| Intra-Cranial Vascular Lesions | 39 | 10.48 |
| Tuberculosis (All Forms) | 6 | 1.61 |
| Pneumonia | 11 | 2.96 |
| Bronchitis | 30 | 8.06 |
| Other Diseases of the Circulatory System | 16 | 4.30 |
| Influenza | 9 | 2.42 |
Details of all deaths under this heading are as follows:
| Cause of Death | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide | 3 | 4 | |
| Other Violent Causes | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Totals | 3 | 5 | 8 |
MATERNAL MORTALITY
Members of the Council will be pleased to note that for the fifth
year in succession, no deaths in childbirth, either from puerperal sepsis
or other maternal causes, were recorded, giving a Nil maternal mortality
rate. The maternal mortality rate for England and Wales per 1,000 live
and still births was 0.79.
INFANTILE MORTALITY
The infantile mortality rate for 1951 was 23.94 per 1,000 live births.
The comparable rate for England and Wales is 29.6. Great credit is due to
the services operated in the Borough for the care of mothers and young
children, which have made the attainment of such a low rate possible.
Of the total of 376 live births, only 9 deaths of infants under one year
of age (6 males and 3 females) were registered.
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