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Pneumonia and Bronchitis
In 1973 there were 245 deaths ascribed to pneumonia and 126 to bronchitis which constituted an
increase of 26 pneumonia and a decrease of 32 bronchitis deaths on the previous year.
Malignant Growths of Lung and Bronchus
During 1973 the number of deaths ascribed to lung cancer was 166 (131 male, 35 female) as
against 190 (155 male, 35 female) in 1972. It is gratifying to note that this represents a decrease in the
borough of nearly 151/2% in respect of male deaths from this disease, whereas the national figures
show a slight increase in both male and females in 1973.
Coronary Disease with Angina
There were 465 deaths (271 male, 194 female) from this cause in 1973. This shows a decrease
■ from the 1972 deaths of 487 (297 male, 190 female).