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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

Hackney 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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44
MORTUARY.

Table: the reception and post-mortem examination of persons dying in Stoke Newington.

the reception and post-mortem examination of persons dying in Stoke Newington.

Number of bodies deposited in the mortuary293
1. To await inquests—(a) Infectious—
(b) Non-Infectious95
2. To await burial39
3. Result of death certified by Coroner159
Number of post mortem examinations made231
Inquests.
Verdict.Sox.
Male.Female.
Accidental Death1617
Suicide167
Natural Causes194
Misadventure26
Stillborn1—
Open Verdict21
Adjourned, or Inquest held elsewhere31
Totals5936

Table: Table showing nature of Suicidal and Accidental Deaths in the Borough of Hackney during the year.

Table showing nature of Suicidal and Accidental Deaths in the Borough of Hackney during the year.

Nature of Suicide.No.Nature of Accidental Death.No.
Drowning9Shock or Injury from Fall16
Gas Poisoning4Street Accidents10
Poisoning4Anaesthetic Shock1
Cut Throat1Drowning3
Hanging3Operative Shock6
Shock or Injury from Fall2Burns2
Gas Poisoning1
Infection of Finger1
Infection of Face1
Intestinal Obstruction1
Crushing1
Injuries while Motor Cycle Racing1
Totals2344

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LEGISLATION IN FORCE IN THE AREA.
No addition was made in 1936 to the local legislation relating
to the public health.