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Deaths
There were 825 deaths in 1958, 44 more than in 1957. The
standardised death rate was 10.8 and that for England and Wales
was 11.7.
There were 35 deaths from cancer of the lung, four more than in
the previous year.
Motor car accidents accounted for 3 deaths, other accidents for
20 deaths, and there were 3 suicides.
Of the total deaths, 631 were of persons over 65 years of age.
Mortuary
One hundred and fifty-one bodies were received into the
Mortuary and of these 24 were from Friern Barnct and 19 from
Potters Bar. Post mortem examinations were carried out in all cases.
Owing to reconstruction work on the entrance way, the Mortuary
was closed for two weeks in October. This work was necessary in
connection with the re-laying of the road to the new Disinfecting
Station which was being built on adjoining land. During this period,
bodies were taken to the Hendon Mortuary.
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