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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Richmond upon Thames 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]

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Environment of Births:—
Proportion taking place in Institutions 75.4
Proportion taking place in dwelling houses 24.6
DEATHS.
Total number of deaths from all causes 566
Death rate per thousand estimated resident population 13.3
(Corrected) 9.8

Table: The principal causes of deaths:—

The principal causes of deaths:—

Malignant Neoplasms104288
Heart disease183
Vascular lesions of Nervous System.82
Other circulatory diseases23
Pneumonia2550
Bronchitis ...23
Other respiratory diseases2

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Malignant Neoplasms were responsible for 104 deaths or 18.37%
of total deaths.
Diseases of the Heart and Circulation caused 288 deaths or 50.8%
of total deaths.
Diseases of the Respiratory System caused 50 deaths or 8.8% of
total deaths.
Deaths due to Violence.
The table given below sets out the manner in which Richmond
residents met their deaths from violence:—
Road Traffic Deaths. 5
Falls 5
Drowning 3
Suicide 8
Old War Injuries 1