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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
Leyton 1911
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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| Male. | Female. | |
|---|---|---|
| Mediastinum | — | 1 |
| Kidney | 1 | — |
| Bladder | 3 | 1 |
| Scrotum | 1 | — |
| Breast | — | 14 |
| Uterus | — | 11 |
| Ovaries | — | 2 |
| Spine | 1 | 1 |
| Leg | 1 | 1 |
| Lymphatic Glands | 5 | 1 |
| Rodent Ulcer | — | 1 |
| 45 | 54 | |
| 99 | ||
INQUESTS.
The following verdicts were recorded at Inquests held in the district during the year :—
| Natural Causes | 42 |
| Accidents | 23 |
| Suicide | 4 |
| Want of proper attention at birth | 12 |
| Overlaying an Infant | 6 |
| Found Drowned | 1 |
| Alcoholism | 1 |
| Murder | 1 |
One newborn infant found dead in River Lea had been so
injured as to render sex and cause of death unascertainable.
Suicides.—Mode of death: Two by drowning, one by hanging,
and one not stated.