[Report 1966] / Medical Officer of Health, Clitheroe U.D.C. / Borough.

  • Clitheroe (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1966
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Credit: [Report 1966] / Medical Officer of Health, Clitheroe U.D.C. / Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CAUSES AND SEX DISTRIBUTION OF DEATHS It be seen from the Table belovr that some 138 (66*66^;') of the 207 deaths registered were attributed to three groups of disease, viz:- Heart Disease o <> o ... ... 62 Cancer (all forms) ... ... 50 Vascular Lesions of Nervous System ... 46 CAUSE AND SEX DISTRIBUTION OF DEATHS - YEAH 1966 Cause of Death M P TOTAL 000 904 OOO 900 000 00* OOO 0O* . . WllOOpin^ 000 000 000 000 0*0 OOO 009 - - - 000 OOO 000 000 040 009 090 009 - Tuberculosis (Respiratory) ... - - - Other Tuberculous Diseases ... ... ... ... - - - Acute Poliomyelitis ... ... ... ... ... ... - - - ooe OOO OOO OOO 999 009 909 099 5 3 6 Other infectious and parasitic diseases ... - - - Malignant neoplasm, stomach ... ... ... ... 6 - 6 Malignant neoplasm, lung, bronchus ... ... 4 1 5 Malignant neoplasm, uterus ... ... ... ... - 3 3 Malignant neoplasm, breast ... ... ... ... - 2 2 Other malignant neoplasms ... ... ... ... 6 8 14 090 eoo OOO 990 099 OOO 999 900 - 1 1 OOO OOO OOO OOO 090 900 009 OOO - - - Vascular Lesions of Nervous System ... ... 10 56 46 Coronary Disease, angina ... ... ... ... 25 22 47 Hypertension with Heart Disease ... ... ... - 2 2 OtllGl? I^lSGciS© ooe OOO OOO ooo ooo eoo 5 10 13 Other Diseases of Circulatory System - 8 8 F]fl01jirnOnX3. ooo ooo ooo ooe 009 eoo ooe ooo 4 12 16 ooo ooo ooc 069 eoo eoo oeo eoo 8 3 11 Other Diseaae of Respiratory System ... ... - - Ulcer of Stomach or Duodenum ... ... ... 1 -c 1 Nephritis and Nephrosis ... ... ... ... ... - - - Hyperplasia of Prostate ... ... ... ... ... 5 - 3 Pregnancy, Childbirth, Abortion ... ... ... - - - Congenital Malformations... ... ... ... ... 2 - 2 Other Defined and Ill-Defdned Diseases ... 4 7 11 Motor Vehicle Accidents ... ... ... ... ... 3 1 4 JVH 3LOOXC3.0n^5 ooo ooo 909 009 009 009 1 4 5 Suixoxdo 900 ooo OOO 009 OOO 099 009 099 1 - 1 TTOrnXOXdG OCO ooo ooo ooo ooo 099 coo 909 - - - TOTAL 009 009 ooo OOO 84 123 207 B. GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES 1. A comprehensive range of services is maintained by the LOCAI. HEAITH AUTHORITY, the lANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. They include Ante- natal Clinic (with classes for exercises and relaxation); Child V/elfare Clinic, Eye and Aural Clinic; Speech Therapy Clinic and other School Medical Services. Provision is also made for Child Guidance. These Clinics are carried on at Eastham House, Eshton Terrace, Clitheroe. The AJH3ULANCE SERVICE for the Town is provided by the Lancashire County Council and vehicles are housed at the Depot in Princess Avenue, Clitheroe.