London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Tottenham 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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| Kidney | 2 | 1 |
| Bladder | 3 | 2 |
| Prostate | 2 | — |
| Breast | — | 25 |
| Uterus | — | 8 |
| Ovary | — | 4 |
| Respiratory:- | ||
| Larynx | 6 | 1 |
| Lung | 3 | 2 |
| Various:— | ||
| Cutaneous (face and lips) | 1 | 5 |
| Mediastinum | 2 | — |
| Heart | — | 1 |
| Peritoneum | 1 | 2 |
| Brain | - | 1 |
| SARCOMATA. | ||
| Kidney | 1 | 1 |
| Orbit | - | 1 |
| Toe | - | 1 |
| Pelvis | 1 | — |
| 101 | 109 | |
VIOLENCE.
There were 64 deaths from Violence, including 18 which were suicidal. In 1926 the number was 50.
| Males. | Females. | |
|---|---|---|
| Falls | 2 | 2 |
| „ from bicycle | 1 | — |
| „ out of bed | — | 1 |
| „ into fire | 1 | — |
| „ from scaffolding | 1 | — |
| „ down a hole | 1 | — |
| Falling of wall | 1 | — |
| „ metal storage bin | 1 | — |