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CAUSES OF DEATH
There were G13 deaths registered during the year, of
which 328 were males and 285 females. The largest single
cause of death was heart disease (212) while deaths from
cancer numbered 144. Cancer of the lung and Bronchus showed
a slight increase, with the usual predominance of males
(34 to 3).
Deaths from tuberculosis were down to 8 this year, giving
a rate of 0.11, the lowest ever recorded in the district.
Respiratory diseases did not take such a heavy toll in the
area during 1954, the total of 45 being the lowest since 1942
and the rate the lowest for 15 years. Deaths from influenza
were in fact only 3.
Deaths due to motor vehicle accidents were about average,
and with regard to other deaths of a violent nature, the
reduction of the suicide figure to a more normal level was
noted with relief after the extremely high figure of 13 during
the previous year.
There were 8 infant deaths and 1 maternal death. Further
details of these can be seen in pages 19 and 20.
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