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when applied to the crude death rate of 9.9, gives an adjusted death rate
of 10.3, which then compares with the death rate of 11.2 per 1,000 popultion
for England and Wales. The main causes of death were as follows
1. Diseases of the circulatory system 765
2. Cancer 496
3. Vascular diseases of the central nervous system 282
A total of 878 deaths registered were of people over 75 years of age,
i.e. 43 % of the total deaths registered in the district.
Deaths from Cancer
In 1967 the number of deaths from cancer was 253 males and 243
females. Deaths from lung cancer decreased by 4 to a total of 129 for
the year, or a rate per 100,000 of 61.96. Sixty-four per cent of these
deaths occurred in the age group 55.75 years. Measures to bring the
association of cigarette smoking with lung cancer to the attention of the
public continued during the year.
Deaths from Accidents
Motor vehicle and other accidents caused the deaths of 51 residents
during 1967. The equivalent figure for the previous year was 52. There
was a rise in the number of deaths due to motor vehicle accidents and a
fall in those due to other causes such as accidents in the home. In the
latter category the percentage of incidents involving the elderly age group
was reduced. All members of staff involved in the domiciliary services
take every opportunity of advising on house safety measures during the
course of their routine visits to the house.
Deaths from Suicide
Twelve people committed suicide during 1967, a decrease of six
compared with the figure for 1966.
Deaths from Infectious Diseases
There were four deaths from tuberculosis during 1967, with once
more a nil return in the case of whooping cough, measles and acute
poliomyelitis.