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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 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finsbury Borough]

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Table: INQUESTS: Inquests were held on thirteen residents during the year. The causes of death found were

INQUESTS: Inquests were held on thirteen residents during the year. The causes of death found were

Road Accidents
Female - 721
Accidents from Falls, excluding Industrial:
Males - 79, 67, 23
Female - 731
Other Accidents:
Males - 85, 79, 603
Females - 82, 452
Suicide:
Male - 751
Females - 57, 532
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Table: INFANT MORTALITY 1962 - CAUSES OF DEATH

INFANT MORTALITY 1962 - CAUSES OF DEATH

Causes of Death0-1wk1-2 wks2-3 wks3-4 wksTotal under 4 wks1-3 mths3-6 mths6-9 mths9-12 mthsTotal under1 yr.
IMMATURITY5---5----5
CEREBRAL HAEMORRHAGE22--4----4
OTHER DEFINED CAUSES3---3----3
CONGENITAL ABNORMALITY2---2----2
BRONCHITIS------2--2
TOTALS:122--14-2--16

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(In this table the international rules for classification have not
been strictly followed).
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