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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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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
10 minutesF.Hæmolytic disease of new born.
7 hoursM.Atelectasis, prematurity.
2 daysM.Congenital pulmonary stenosis.
4 weeksM.Congenital atresia of bile ducts.
2 monthsF.Marasmus, gastro-enteritis, feeding difficulty.