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Mortality of Persons over the age of 65.
338 deaths, or 74.3% of the total deaths during the year
occurred in persons over the age of 65 years. Of these 230 were
over the age of 75•
There were 254 deaths from diseases of the heart and
circulatory system, 47 fewer than last year. Deaths from cancer of
the lung, however, rose from 16 to 19. Those from bronchitis fell
from 28 to 15.
Infant Mortality.
There were 4 deaths of infants under 1 year of age.
This gives an infant death rate of 9.76 per 1,000 live births as
compared with 8 deaths and a rate of 21.3 in the preceeding year.
Of the 4 infants who died in Friern Barnet during 1964
3 died under one week, and one at 10 weeks. These very early
deaths now constitute the hard core of all infant deaths and are
under the most careful scrutiny.
5 stillbirths were accredited to the District for 1964.
This is equal to a death rate of 12.05 (live and stillbirths) the
corresponding figures for 1963 being 10 stillbirths with a rate of 25.9.
No maternal deaths were reported during the year.
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES.
Care of the Aged.
Fortunately the residents of Friern Barnet continue to
live as a rule to a ripe old age - and in most cases to an active and
happy old age. There are however a considerable number of elderly
people who are lonely and out of touch with the services which are
provided to help them and it is towards these people that our efforts
are especially directed. The Old People's Welfare Committee are
continually expanding their services and the recently opened Old
Peoples' Centre beside the Town Hall is a tremendous asset.
The Elderly Persons Advice Clinic is now functioning and
sessions are held once a month at the Old Peoples' Centre. Dr. Douglas
has been in charge of these sessions and has also given a talk at the
Club on one or two occasions. Already it is evident that this Advice
Clinic will be a welcome additional service and that full advantage
will be taken of it.
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