London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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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 1965

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond upon Thames]

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Table: Main Causes of DeathAn analysis of the death returns reveals the following main causes of death :

Main Causes of Death

An analysis of the death returns reveals the following main causes of death :

DiseasePercentage of total deathsDeath rate per 1,000 of the population
Diseases of heart and circulatory system39.134.70
Vascular lesions of nervous system13.061.57
Bronchitis, Pneumonia, and other respiratory diseases11.721.41
Cancer21.152.54
Accidents, Violence4.280.51