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Finchley 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]
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DEATHS.
In 1938 there were 662 deaths as compared with 704
in 1937, giving a crude death rate of 10.16, while in 1937 it
was 10.84. The standardised rate was 9.95 as compared
with the rate of 11.6 for England and Wales as a whole.
The deaths from malignant disease show an increase
while those from heart disease have decreased. Otherwise no
important change has occurred.
POOR LAW RELIEF
During the year 495 families were in receipt of outdoor
relief, and the total amount expended on such relief was
£11,552 6s. 0d.
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