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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

Barking 1927

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Table: INQUESTS.—Coroner's inquests were held on 45 deaths. The ages at death and causes assigned were as follows:—

INQUESTS.—Coroner's inquests were held on 45 deaths. The ages at death and causes assigned were as follows:—

Causes of Death.Under one year.1-2 years.2-5 years.5-15 years.15-25 years25-45 years.45-65 years.Over 65 years.Total.
Accident2—11515217
Suicide————51118
Tuberculosis—————31—4
Encephalitis Lethargica—————1——1
Heart Disease———l——225
Arterio Sclerosis——————1—1
Cerebral Haemorrhage——————2—2
Pneumonia1————1——2
Convulsions————————1
Enteritis Convulsions1———————1
Pneumonia Convulsions1———————1
Influenza Pneumonia1———————1
Septicaemia due to Miscarriage—————1——1
Totals7—1210812545

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* This figure includes inquests of non-residents whose deaths
occurred in the district.