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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
Finsbury 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finsbury Borough]
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Inquests:
| Inquests were held on thirty residents during the year. The causes of death found were: | |
| Males - 3, 50, 66, 86 | 4 |
| Females - 44, 70, 81 | 3 |
| Males - 3(2), 46, 62, 82, 83, 86 | 7 |
| Females - 86 | 1 |
| Males - 1, 52, 70 | 3 |
| Females - 6 months, 76, 77, 83 | 4 |
| Male,- 52 | 1 |
| Males - 42, 43, 67 | 3 |
| Females - 54, 56, 65, 74 | 4 |
| Total | 30 |
INFANT MORTALITY 1959 - CAUSES OF DEATH
| Causes of Death | 0-1 wk | 1-2 wks | 2-3 wks | 3-4 wks | Total under 4 wks | 1-3 mths | 3-6 mths | 6-9 mths | 9-12 mths | Total under 1 yr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congenital malformation | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Immaturity | 3 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Bronchitis & Pneumonia | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Home Accidents | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Totals | 3 | - | - | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
(In this table the international rules for classification have
not been strictly followed).