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Deaths
There were 747 deaths in 1954, 18 less than in 1953 and 35
less than in 1952. The standardised death rate was 9.5 and that
for England and Wales was 11.3. This is the lowest death rate
for the Borough for many years.
There were 32 deaths from cancer of the lung, 5 more than
in the previous year.
Motor car accidents accounted for 8 deaths, other accidents
for 9 deaths, and there were 8 suicides.
Of the total deaths 543 were of persons over 65 years of age.
Mortuary
One hundred and thirty-six bodies were received in the
Mortuary, and of these 19 were from Friern Barnet, and 11 from
Potters Bar.
Post-mortem examinations were carried out in all cases except
one.
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