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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
Tottenham 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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21
VIOLENCE.
There were 34 deaths from Violence in 1923, including 4 which were suicidal. In 1922 the number was 68.
| Males. | Females. | |
|---|---|---|
| Drowning | 1 | — |
| Falls | — | 3 |
| Burns | 1 | 1 |
| Knocked down by Motor Lorry | 1 | — |
| Knocked down by Motor Car | 1 | — |
| Knocked down by Bicycle | 1 | — |
| Fall from Train | 1 | — |
| Run over by Bus | 1 | — |
| Scalds | 6 | — |
| Fall from Motor Oil Tank | 1 | |
| Fall from Window | — | 1 |
| Poison self-administered | — | 1 |
| Coal Gas | 2 | 2 |
| Hanging | 1 | - |
| Cut throat | 1 | 1 |
| Accidental causes not specifically defined | 5 | 2 |
| 23 | 11 |