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Poplar 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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DEATHS OF PERSONS OF UNKNOWN ADDRESSES, ETC.,
INCLUDED IN THE MORTALITY STATISTICS.
The following deaths have been included in the Mortality Statistics of the Borough, in accordance with the Registrar-General's rules relating to "Transferable Deaths."
| 1927. 28th Jan. | Poplar Hospital, of Copenhagen. | Male, 38. | Fell down ship's hold. Fractured spine. P.M. Accident. Inquest. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Mar. | In railway carriage, L.M.8. Railway Station, South Bromley. | Male, newly-born (unknown). | Unascertained on account of advanced decomposition. P.M. Natural cause. Inquest. |
| 5th Mar. | River Thames, of Sweden. | Male, 25. | Jumped into river to save a girl. Asphyxia due to drowning. P.M. Inquest. |
| 26th April. | River Thames. | Male, 65. (unknown). | Found drowned. Open verdict. Inquest. |
| 28th May. | Poplar Pavilion, East India Dock Road. | Male, 5 days. (unknown). | Asphyxia in circumstances unknown. P.M. Open verdict. Inquest. |
| 6th July. | River Lee. | Male, 45. (unknown). | Found drowned. P.M. Inquest. |
| 20th July. | River Thames. | Female, 1 day. (unknown). | Want of attention at birth. P.M. Open verdict. Inquest. |
| 14th Aug. | River Thames. | Male, 30. (unknown). | Found drowned. P.M. Open verdict. Inquest. |
| 11th Oct. | River Thames. | Female, 45. (unknown). | Found drowned. P.M. Open verdict. Inquest. |
INQUESTS AND DEATHS FROM VIOLENCE.
The number of inquests registered was 246. From this total
must be deducted 72 of non-residents, and 37 added of residents who
died outside the Borough, the nett total being 211.
Analysis of the 100 deaths classified to Suicide and other deaths
from Violence (International Short List headings Nos. 29 and 30):—