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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
Mitcham 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]
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The following table shows the results of the findings of these inquests:—
| Inquests | Number |
|---|---|
| Deaths from natural causes | 5 |
| Deaths from accidents:— | |
| Fall from moving car | 1 |
| „ „ fire tender | 1 |
| Falls | 5 |
| Collision with lorry | 1 |
| Deaths from misadventure | 7 |
| Lysol poisoning | 1 |
| Deaths from suicide:— | |
| Falls from window | 2 |
| Coal gas poisoning | 1 |
| Gunshot wound | 1 |
| Causes unascertainable | 1 |
| Manslaughter | 1 |
| Total | 27 |