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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 1955
[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 | 103 | 31 .99 |
| Other Diseases of the Circulatory System | 20 | 6.21 |
| Vascular Lesions of Nervous System Cancer | 48 60 | 14.66 18.63 |
| Bronchitis | 16 | 4.97 |
| Pneumonia | 15 | 4.66 |
| Tuberculosis (All Forms) | 4 | 1.2! |
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 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Totals | 6 | 4 | 10 |
MATERNAL MORTALITY
No deaths in childbirth, either from puerperal sepsis or other
maternal causes, were recorded during the year. The maternal mortality
rate for England and Wales per 1,000 live and still births was 0.64.
INFANTILE MORTALITY
The infantile mortality rate for 1955 was 13.70 per 1,000 live births.
The comparable rate for England and Wales is 24 .9. 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 365 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) occurred within the first four weeks of life.
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