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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
Enfield 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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whilst particulars of the Inquests held on Enfield residents outside the District are contained in the following table.
| Cause of Death. | Sex. | Age. | Date. | Verdict. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Hæmorrhage supervening on fractured ribs and other injuries caused by being knocked down by a travelling crane. | M | 68 yrs. | Jan. 28 | Accidental causes. |
| Heart Failure. Disease of Heart Muscle. Aortic stenosis. | M | 52 „ | Feb. 6 | Natural causes. |
| Carcinoma of Pancreas, Liver and Stomach. | M | 49 ,, | Feb 14 | Natural causes. |
| Osteomyelitis of Femur and Humerus. | M | 11 mths | Feb. 17 | Natural causes. |
| Hæmorrhage with cerebellum secondary to high blood pressure and degenerate arteries while suffering from Chronic Nephritis. | M | 49 yrs. | Mar. 6 | Natural causes. |
| Fractured Rib. Septic Pneumonia | M | 32 „ | Mar. 30 | Accidental causes. |
| Fracture of Leg and Ribs and internal injuries caused by falling from his bicycle under the wheel of a motor lorry. | M | 16 ,, | April 27 | Misadventure. |
| Cerebral Haemorrhage due to rupture of vessel at base of brain. | M | 31 | July 2 | Natural causes. |
| Poisoning by Hydro chloric acid; self-administered. | M | 73 ,, | July 13 | Suicide whilst insane. |
| Shock from Gun-shot Wound. | M | 17 ,, | Aug. 18 | Misadventure. |
| Fracture of Base of Skull due to motor cycle overturning. | M | 39 „ | Aug. 23 | Misadventure. |
| Concussion of Brain and Shock due to fall in street. | M | 54 „ | Sept. 28 | Accidental causes. |
| Accidentally killed by discharge from a rifle. | M | 31 | Nov. 24 | Misadventure. |
| Epilepsy. Colitis. | F | 58 ,, | Nov. 24 | Natural causes. |
| Arterio Sclerosis. Cardiac dilatation and failure. | F | 60 | Nov. 26 | Natural causes. |
| Violent Chronic Nephritis due to Chronic Plumbism. | M | 55 ,, | Dec. 18 | Misadventure. |