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
Paddington 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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Age Groups
| Age group | 15—24 | 25—44 | 45-64 | 65—74 | Over 75 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | M. | — | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| F. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | |
| 1956 | M. | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| F. | — | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1957 | M. | 2 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| F. | — | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | |
| 1958 | M. | — | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| F. | — | 9 | 7 | 4 | - | |
| 1959 | M. | — | 10 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| F. | — | 7 | 3 | — | - | |
| Total | M. | 6 | 44 | 38 | 9 | 7 |
| F. | 1 | 29 | 23 | 9 | 1 | |
| Total— Both sexes | 7 | 73 | 61 | 18 | 8 | |
Analysis of Methods: 1955-1959
| Method | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal gas poisoning | 42 | 27 | 69 |
| Other poisoning | 34 | 24 | 58 |
| Jumping from a height | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Drowning | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Hanging | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Knife wounds | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Fall under train | 7 | — | 7 |
| Strangulation | 1 | — | 1 |
| Gun shot | 2 | — | 2 |