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Pleurisy—There were 14 deaths registered from this disease, 6 deaths
occurred in Public Institutions.
Asthma and Emphysema—No death was recorded from these diseases.
Other Diseases of the Respiratory System—19 deaths were
registered, as contrasted with 12 in 1931.
VENEREAL DISEASES.
Nineteen deaths were ascribed to these diseases, as compared with 12 in 1931.
Of these, 12 were males and 7 females. They were 5 below the mean deaths (14)
of the preceding ten years 1922-31.
The three groups of ages at death were as follows:—Under 1 year, 5 deaths;
1-5 years, no death; and over 5 years, 14 deaths.
The nearest treatment centres of these diseases are the Royal Northern
Hospital, Holloway Road, N., and the Royal Free Hospital, Gray's Inn Road,
W.C.1.
A complete list is exhibited in the public conveniences under the control of
the Council.
Information and leaflets are distributed on application by letter or otherwise
by the Medical Officer of Health, and if desired, he personally advises applicants as
to what they should do to secure the necessary confidential treatment. Applicants
of both sexes have taken advantage of these facilities for information.
Mr. George Jewsbury, 39, Kelvin Road, N.5. the Secretary of the local
branch of the British Social Hygiene Council, reports that the chief work of the
local branch in 1932 was during the summer months, when fortnightly meetings
were held in the open air at Highbury Corner. These meetings were well attended;
the average audience being about 200. Mr. Lyons and Mr. Butler, from the
British Social Hygiene Council, were the speakers.
DEATHS FROM COAL-GAS POISONING.
During the year 21 deaths were registered from asphyxia caused by the
inhalation of carbon-monoxide gas. Nineteen deaths from the same cause occurred
in 1931.
Twenty of these deaths were attributable to suicide, while the cause of the
remaining death was accidental.
Of the 21 deaths, 13 were males and 8 females, the ages ranging from 25 to
75 years.
ACCIDENTAL DEATHS.
The deaths due to accident numbered 122. Of this number 42 deaths were
ascribed to vehicular traffic and may be summarised as follows:—
Motor Car Other
or Lorry. Bus or Tram. Taxi-cab. Vehicles. Total.
27 5 2 8 42
Of this number, 21 deaths occurred to Islington residents when in outlying
districts.
In addition to these, 21 non-residents were also killed by vehicles within the
borough.