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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
Carshalton 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]
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Mortality from tuberculosis was again very low, three deaths from this cause in all. The figures in respect of the last 20 years were as follows:—
| Year | Deaths from Tuberculosis | Death Rate per 1,000 Population | Year | Deaths from Tuberculosis | Death Rate per 1,000 Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The distribution of deaths from tuberculosis by wards and other
details are given in Section F of this report.
There was again no death from the notifiable infectious diseases other
than tuberculosis.
Twenty-seven residents lost their lives from violent causes. They
were:—
Road traffic accidents 6
Fall 8
Burns 1
Accident at work 1
Fall from train 1
Coal gas poisoning 1
Suicide 9
Inquests
Inquests were held on 55 persons who died in the district. The following verdicts were returned:—
| Accidents | 16 | Suicide | 14 |
| Road traffic accidents | 8 | Coal gas poisoning | 1 |
| Falls | 9 | Misadventure | 3 |
| Burns | 1 | Chronic alcoholism | 1 |
| Drowning | 1 | Natural causes | 1 |
Twenty of these were residents of Carshalton.
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