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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
Tottenham 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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Coronary Disease
This affection of the heart has shown a steady rise over the
past few years. Whilst some of the increase may result from
improved diagnosis it is certain that there is a real increase in
the incidence of the disease.
The following chart of deaths from coronary disease in
Tottenham in 1952 shows a preponderance of males.
Too much reliability cannot be placed on the age distribution
figures. Death may not occur for a number of years after an
initial attack.
Diagnosis is sometimes made only in the post-mortem room
after death has occurred from some intercurrent disease.
Deaths from Coronary Disease