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Deaths from Accidents
Motor vehicle and other accidents caused the deaths of 39 residents
during 1972 compared with 35 in 1971. In the latter category the percentage
of incidents involving the elderly age group was again 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 houses.
Deaths from Suicide
Fourteen people committed suicide during 1972, a decrease of 5
compared with the figure for 1971.
Deaths from Infectious Diseases
During 1972 there were two deaths from pulmonary tuberculosis and
one death from enteritis. Once again there was a nil return in the case of
whooping cough, measles and acute poliomyelitis.