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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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Table: The following table gives the age and cause of death of each infant who died:

The following table gives the age and cause of death of each infant who died:

AgeSexCause of Death
30 mins.M.Cerebral haemorrhage.
1 hourM.Gross prematurity.
1 dayM.Extreme prematurity.
2 daysM.Bilateral hemorrhagic broncho-pneumonia. Prematurity.
1 weekF.Spina-bifida and hydrocephalus. Spastic paralysis of both legs. Lumbar myelo meningocele.
1 weekF.Syncopal attacks. Congenital heart block.
2 weeksF.Broncho-pneumonia.
2 monthsM.Congenital hydrocephalus.
4 monthsM.Acute bronchitis. Congenital heart disease.