[Report 1962] / Medical Officer of Health, Great Torrington Borough.

  • Torrington (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1962
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Credit: [Report 1962] / Medical Officer of Health, Great Torrington Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Neo-natal Mortality There were no deaths of infants under 4 weeks of age. Maternal Mortality There were no deaths from maternal causes (including abortion). The maternal mortality rate in England and Wales was 0.35 per 1,000 total live and still births. Causes of Death Male Female Coronary disease, angina Other heart disease ... Vascular disease of nervous system Other disease of circulatory system Cancer of stomach Cancer of lung and bronchus ... Cancer of breast Cancer of uterus Cancer, other Diabetes Pneumonia... Bronchitis ... Duodenal ulcer Other disease Accidents, not involving motor vehicles... Death Rates from Cancer The death rates (per million population) for the year 1962 were as follows England & Wales Cancer of lung and bronchus ... ... ... ... 694 510 Other cancer ... ... ... ... ... 2,778 1,667 Age at Death Table Age at Death Under 1 year 1—4 5—14 15—24 25—34 35—44 45—54 55—64 65—74 75—84 85 and over Average age at death ... Male 1 Female 1 2 5 8 7 2 4 4 14 11 67 78 Hazards to Health of Smoking 'Fhe attention of the public has been called to the hazards to health of smoking, by posters exhibited in doctors’ surgeries and in public places in the town.