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These differences are due to a difference in classification of the
primary cause of death when more than one cause is given on the
death certificate. Although definite instructions on how death
certificates should be filled in are contained in the books of certificates,
medical practitioners vary widely in their interpretation of
these instructions.
The Registrar.General's Table is included for purposes of comparison.
It will be observed that the widest discrepancies occur
in the deaths attributed to Heart Disease and other Circulatory
diseases; Pneumonia and Bronchitis, Senility and other Digestive
diseases.