An area analysis of major causes of death among under 65 year olds in Auckland--1977-85.

Using deaths that were registered between 1977 and 1985, an area analysis of Auckland is presented of the major causes of death among under 65 year olds. The analysis is of all cause mortality and of deaths from specific causes (heart disease, stroke, cancer, respiratory disease, motor vehicle accidents and suicide). The basic spatial entity for the analysis is the census area unit. It is found that there are consistent spatial variations. Three areas where mortality is generally higher than elsewhere in the region are apparent: south Auckland; to the north west of the central urban sector centered on Grey Lynn; and in the eastern parts of the central sector from Glenn Innes to Onehunga. The mortality in these areas is above average for all causes and for heart disease, stroke, cancer and respiratory disease.