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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Accidents taken to Hospital by Ambulance during 1958.
| Type of Accident | Under 5 | Age Groups | 45-64 | 65 + | Sex | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-14 | 15-44 | M | F | |||||
| Falls | 83 | 77 | 46 | 52 | 109 | 176 | 191 | 367 |
| Burns and Scalds | 29 | 5 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 42 | 60 |
| Poisoning | 11 | - | 2 | 2 | - | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Suffocation | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Miscellaneous | 41 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 7 | 65 | 63 | 128 |
| Totals | 165 | 111 | 91 | 86 | 120 | 268 | 305 | 573 |
Deaths
| Cause | Number | Age Group | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls | 9 | All over 70 | Mainly fractures with subsequent death in hospital. |
| Asphyxia | 1 | 22 years | Overcome by smoke in burning house. |
| Drowning | 1 | 11/3 years | Fell into unfenced garden pond. |