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
Mitcham 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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The following table shows the results of the findings of these inquests:—
| Inquests | Number |
|---|---|
| Deaths from natural causes | 22 |
| Deaths from accidents:— | |
| Knocked down by motor vehicles | 8 |
| Knocked down by bicycle | 2 |
| Falls | 2 |
| Infected wounds | 2 |
| Drowning | 1 |
| Death from misadventure | 4 |
| Self induced abortion | 2 |
| Deaths from suicide:— | |
| Acetic acid | 1 |
| Coal gas poisoning | 7 |
| Drowning | 1 |
| Fall in front of train | 1 |
| Total | 53 |