Closest surviving relatives of dead patients
| Relationship to deceased | Frequency | % | Mean age at death |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Other relative=cousin, nephew, niece, aunt, stepdaughter, or sister-in-law. | |||
| Child | 164 | 28.4 | 77.7 |
| Wife | 126 | 21.8 | 68.9 |
| Husband | 60 | 10.4 | 68.6 |
| Sibling | 39 | 6.8 | 69.8 |
| Other relative* | 30 | 5.2 | 80.3 |
| Parent | 23 | 4.0 | 21.1 |
| Friend/neighbour | 13 | 2.3 | 68.7 |
| Grandchild | 5 | 0.9 | 88.0 |
| None | 64 | 11.1 | 78.3 |
| Not known | 54 | 9.3 | 74.4 |
| Total | 578 | 100 | 71.8 |