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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Enfield 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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| Birth-rate. | Death-rate. | Infant Mortality rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live | Still | |||
DEATHS
The number of deaths assigned to Enfield for 1959 was 1,110,
48 less than for last year.
The more prevalent causes of death during the last 2 years were:-
| Cause of Death | 1958 | 1959 |
|---|---|---|
| All Ages:— | ||
| Diseases of Heart | 399 | 378 |
| Malignant Disease (Cancer) | 228 | 227 |
| Vascular Lesions of Nervous System .. | 148 | 118 |
| Bronchitis | 68 | 63 |
| Other Diseases of Circulatory System | 59 | 78 |
| Pneumonia | 42 | 36 |
| Tuberculosis of Respiratory System .. | 7 | 5 |
| Children Under 1 Year:— | ||
| Atelectasis | 2 | 4 |
| Premature Birth | 10 | 9 |
| Congenital Malformations | 4 | 4 |
| Bronchitis and Broncho-pneumonia | 7 | 7 |
| Cerebral haemorrhage | 4 | 4 |
The death-rate for the Borough is 10.11 per 1,000 population.
Two hundred and ninety seven deaths registered were of
Enfield persons over 80 years of age, 118 being males and 179
females. 1 male and 10 females were aged 95 years or more.
It will be seen that 26.75 per cent. of the total deaths were
of persons over 80 years of age.