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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

Whitechapel 1890

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Whitechapel]

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Table: VIOLENT DEATHS:— The deaths from violence numbered 59.Sub-Districts to which these persons belonged.

VIOLENT DEATHS:— The deaths from violence numbered 59.

Sub-Districts to which these persons belonged.

Spitalfields.Mile End New Town.Whitechapel Church.Goodman's Fields.Aldgate.
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Table: AGE AT DEATH.

AGE AT DEATH.

Uuder 1.1 to 5.5 to 20.20 to 40.40 to 60.60 to 80.
25529108

Table: Special Causes of Death from Violence :—

Special Causes of Death from Violence :—

Accidental Fractures, Run over, etc.13
Burns and Scalds9
Drowning1
Accidental Suffocation (in bed or otherwise)23
SuicideDrowning111
Fire Arms2
Poison4
Hanging3
Cut Throat1
Manslaughter2
Other causes2
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INQUESTS.
During the year the causes of death in 328 cases were
investigated in the district by the Coroners. Of these 190 were
cases where the deceased belonged to Whitechapel. In connection
with this subject the district may be congratulated upon the near
approach of the commencement of a building wherein the dead
may remain pending interment and where the Coroner may hold
court when necessary. By the kindness of your Surveyor I am