London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 gives the age and cause of death of each infant who died:
| Age | Sex | Cause of Death |
|---|---|---|
| 10 hours | M. | Fracture of skull. Tentorial tear, (following attempted forceps delivery) |
| 24 hours | M. | Prematurity |
| 24 hours | F. | Atelectasis. |
| 6 weeks | M. | Congenital cardiac lesion |
| 6 weeks | F. | Congenital Morbus Cordis |