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
Bethnal Green 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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Causes of death in inquest cases:—
Natural causes 17
Misadventure: Operative shock 3
Accidental: Asphyxia 2 ; burns and
scalds 1; tetanus 1; falls 18; run
over 5 . 27
Open Verdict: Asphyxia in bed 3;
ruptured bladder 1 ; want of attention
at birth 3 ; no cause 1 8
Suicide 14
Total 69