London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Bethnal Green 1931

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]

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In all the 62 cases in which a post-mortem examination
was made but no inquest was held, the deaths
were due to "Natural Causes." The bodies came from
private houses in every case except one, which was
brought in by the police. The ages in these cases were
as follow : —
Under 1 year 3
Over 1 year and under 5 years 2
„ 5 „ „ 15 4
„ 15 „ „ 25 2
„ 25 „ „ 45 5
„ 45 „ „ 65 17
„ 65 „ „ 75 11
„75 18
62
34

Causes of death in inquest cases: —

Natural causes
Accidental: falls 1; run over by motor car 1; drowning 13
Open Verdict (drowning)1
Suicide: drowning 1; gas poisoning 1; other poisoning 24
Total8