London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Merton and Morden 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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Brought forward 3 18
Collision with refuge and motor
cyclist 2
Death by electrocution 1
Fracture and dislocation of spine 1
Hyposatic pneumonia following
fractured humerus 1
Knocked down by motor car 2
Multiple injuries following accident
1
— 11
(4) Misadventure—
Shock following extensive scalds
of body 1
(5) In accordance with Medical
evidence—
Collision with motor cycle 1
Fracture of skull 1
Shock from attempted abortion 1
— 3
33
Road accidents were responsible for 9 of the total deaths,
the same number as in the previous year.
18