[Report 1958] / Medical Officer of Health, Lanark County Council.

  • Lanarkshire (Scotland). County Council.
Date:
1958
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Credit: [Report 1958] / Medical Officer of Health, Lanark County Council. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    PNEUMOCONIOSIS During the year the number of deaths attributed to Pneumoconiosis was 89. In addition a total of 91 deaths occurred in which Pneumo- coniosis was given as contributing to cause of death. Details of the age distribution and nature of occupations are given in the following tables :— (a) Pneumoconiosis as Primary Cause of Death. 35-45 45-55 55-65 65-75 75 + Total Occupation . 2 20 32 26 80 Coal Miner. — — 1 2 — 3 General Labourer 1 — — — — 1 Steelworker. — — — — 1 1 Night Watchman. — — — — 1 1 Engineer (fitter). — — •— 1 — 1 Insurance Agent. — — 1 — — 1 Stone Quarry man. — — I — — 1 Railway Worker. 1 2 23 35 28 89 (6) Pneumoconiosis as Contributory Cause of Death. 35-45 45-55 55-65 65-75 75+ Total Occupation 5 18 25 20 68 Coal Miner. — — 1 — 3 4 General Labourer. — — 2 4 — 6 Steelworker. — — 2 — — 2 Boilerman (stoker). — — ■ — 2 — 2 Quarry Worker. — — 1 — — i Factory Worker. — — I — — i Brass Finisher. — — — — 1 i Barman. — — 1 1 — 2 Iron Dresser. — — — 1 — i Coal Merchant. — — — — 1 i Bricklayer. — — 1 — 1 2 Brick Worker. — 5 27 33 26 91