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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
Lambeth 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
My thanks are due to the Director of Civil Engineering and Public Services
for the following information regarding road traffic accidents occurring in the
London Borough of Lambeth during the year 1972.
The figures shown refer not only to Lambeth residents but also to persons
living in other areas who were involved in accidents in the Borough.
The Registrar-General's figures refer to Lambeth residents only, and the death may have occurred within the Borough of Lambeth or outside the district.
| No. of Accidents | Killed | Seriously Injured | Slightly Injured | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 1,942(1,864) | 22(26) | 285(295) | 2,124(2,069) |
| Children | 584(540) | 5(5) | 108(97) | 598(531) |
| 2,526(2,404) | 27(31) | 393(392) | 2,722 (2,600) |
The figures in brackets are those for the year 1971.