Data on children whose death may have been preventable
| 1976–82 | 1996–02 | |
|---|---|---|
| NA, not available. | ||
| * p<0.001. | ||
| †As defined by Wolverhampton City Council. | ||
| Total | 100 | 34 |
| Male:female ratio | 1:1.3 | 1.6:1 |
| Mean birth weight (g) | 2880* | 2933* |
| Mean birth weight in Wolverhampton (g) | 3220* | 3277* |
| Total Asian (%) | 28 (28%) | 4 (12.1%) |
| Asian male:female ratio | 8:20 | 3:1 |
| Asian live births in Wolverhampton | 23% | 13% |
| Asian population in Wolverhampton | 15.5% | 12.3% |
| Total non-white (%) | 34 (34%) | 7 (21.2%) |
| Non-white population in Wolverhampton | NA | 22.2% |
| Single parent | NA | 14 (42%) |
| Mother’s age <20 years | NA | 11 (33%) |
| Adverse social factors n (%) | 48 (48%) | 17 (52%) |
| Residence in deprived area† | 64 (64%) | 25 (76%) |