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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 1952
[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 | 137 | 35.22 |
| Cancer | 69 | 17.74 |
| Intra-Cranial Vascular Lesions | 43 | 11.05 |
| Tuberculosis (All Forms) | 7 | 1.80 |
| Pneumonia | 15 | 3.86 |
| Bronchitis | 20 | 5.14 |
| Other Diseases of the Circulatory System | 24 | 6.17 |
VIOLENCE AND ACCIDENT
Details of all deaths under this heading are as follows:
| Cause of Death | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Other Violent Causes | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Totals | 7 | 7 | 14 |
MATERNAL MORTALITY
As mentioned in the preamble to this report, the district was credited
with two deaths associated with childbirth. One was immediate, that is,
took place within three weeks of the birth of the infant, the patient dying
from pulmonary embolism. The second was remote, that is, toxaemia
of pregnancy was recorded as a contributory factor when a woman died
15 years after her last confinement. The maternal mortality rate is 5-49,
compared with 0.72 for England and Wales, per 1,000 live and
still births.
INFANTILE MORTALITY
The infantile mortality rate for 1952 was 16.67 per 1,000 live births.
The comparable rate for England and Wales is 27.6. 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 360 live births, only 6 deaths of infants under one year
of age (2 males and 4 females) were registered. Three of the deaths (1
male and 2 females) died within the first four weeks of life.
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