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31 [1934
Pleurisy.—There were 6 deaths registered from this disease; 3 deaths
occurred in Public Institutions.
Asthma and Emphysema.—1 death was recorded from Asthma.
Other Diseases of the Respiratory System.—23 deaths were
registered, as contrasted with 20 in 1933.
VENEREAL DISEASES.
Fourteen deaths were ascribed to these diseases, 5 less than last year. Of
these, 8 were males and 6 females. They were equal to the mean deaths (14) of
the preceding ten years 1924-33.
The three groups of ages at death were as follows :—Under 1 year, 3 deaths;
1-5 years, no death ; and over 5 years, 11 deaths.
The nearest treatment centres of these diseases are the Royal Northern
Hospital, Holloway Road, N., and the Royal Free Hospital, Gray's Inn Road,
W.C.I.
A complete list is exhibited in the public conveniences under the control of
the Council.
Information and leaflets are distributed on application by letter or otherwise
by the Medical Officer ot Health, and if desiied, he personally advises applicants as
to what they should do to secure the necessary confidential treatment. Applicants
of both sexes have taken advantage of these facilities for information.
Mr. George Jewsbury, 39, Kelvin Road, N.5, the Secretary of the local
branch of the British Social Hygiene Council, has kindly reported to me on the
work of the Local Branch in 1934.
As in previous years, open-air addresses were given fortnightly at Highbury
Corner. The meetings were well attended, the lectures being followed attentively
by audiences of 100 to 200. Meetings were also arranged at the Central Library
Hall on October 10th, 17th and 24th for girls, and on October 12th, 19th and 26th
for young men. Six talks were given on the subject of " Sex—its place in Life,"
with special film showings; the average attendance was forty. No charge was
made for admission, and there was some evident desire, both of girls and young
men, to learn the facts.
DEATHS FROM COAL-GAS POISONING.
During the year 28 deaths were registered from asphyxia caused by the
inhalation of carbon monoxide gas. (The same number of deaths from this cause
occurred in 1933.)
Twenty-five of these deaths, ivere attributable to suicide, while the cause of the
remaining three deaths were accidental.
Of the 28 deaths, 20 were males and 8 females, the ages ranging from under
20 to 75 years.
ACCIDENTAL DEATHS.
The deaths of Islington residents due to accident numbered 124. Of this
number 77 deaths were ascribed to vehicular traffic and may be summarised as
follows :—
Motor Car Other
or Lorry. Bus or Tram. Taxi-cab. Vehicles. Total.
67 11 — 9 77
Of this number, 30 deaths occurred to Islington residents when in outlying
districts.