INFANT MORTALITY
RATE AMONG MAORIS In a report on infantile mortality among Maoris received Bv the Akarana Maori Association, the Director-General of Health, Dr. M. 11. Watt, states that in 1932 the rate remained practically tho same as that of 1931. Over 50 per cent, of the deaths ,of infants ~ wero caused, by diseases of the respiratory system. The 'rate shows an increase, however, since 1929. “It is disappointing; to observe that the deaths from respiratory diseases in 4932 show a substantial increase over those in the previous four years,” states the report. This was due to a sharp outbreak of whooping cough. Deaths from practically all other causes showed a reduction. A letter received by the association from the Minister of Health, tho Hon. J. A. Young, stated that in the opinion of the department tho abolition of the Maori hygiene division of the _ department lias h|d no bearing on., infantile and maternal mortality. Actually, since t vganisation, the field activities of district nursee- to Maoris has been extended.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18180, 30 August 1933, Page 11
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