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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 1953
[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 | 106 | 31.45 |
| Cancer | 64 | 18.99 |
| Intra-Cranial Vascular Lesions | 44 | 13.06 |
| Tuberculosis (All Forms) | 8 | 2.37 |
| Pneumonia | 14 | 4.15 |
| Bronchitis | 14 | 4.15 |
| Other Diseases of the Circulatory System | 19 | 5.64 |
VIOLENCE AND ACCIDENT
Details of all deaths under this heading are as follows:
| Cause of Death | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide | – | 2 | 2 |
| Other Violent Causes | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Totals | 2 | 4 | 6 |
MATERNAL MORTALITY
Members of the Council will be pleased to note that in 1953 there
were no deaths in childbirth, either from puerperal sepsis or other
maternal causes, giving a Nil maternal mortality rate. In 1952, unfortunately,
we recorded a maternal mortality rate of 5.49, which broke the
record of the Borough in having no maternal deaths for the previous
five years.
INFANTILE MORTALITY
The infantile mortality rate for 1953 was 12.89 per 1,000 live births.
The comparable rate for England and Wales is 26.8. 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 388 live births, only 5 deaths of infants under one year
of age (3 males and 2 females) were registered. Three of the deaths (2
males and 1 female) died within the first four weeks of life.
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