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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 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Table: The following are particulars of the inquests held during the year in the Hackney Coroner's Court:—Inquests.

The following are particulars of the inquests held during the year in the Hackney Coroner's Court:—

Inquests.

Verdict.Sex.
Male.Female.
Accidental Death3130
Suicide1712
Natural Causes197
Misadventure74
Open Verdict11
Chronic Alcoholism3-
Totals7854

Table: Nature of Suicidal and Accidental Deaths investigated at the Hackney Coroner's Court during the year.

Nature of Suicidal and Accidental Deaths investigated at the Hackney Coroner's Court during the year.

Nature of Suicide.No.Nature of Accidental Death.No.
Drowning5Shock or Injury from Fall25
Gas Poisoning15Street Accidents15
Poisoning6Drowning3
Shock or Injury from Fall3Burns5
Infection of Leg1
Crushing3
Asphyxia4
Scalding1
Gas Poisoning1
Struck by Heavy Object3
Totals2961

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LEGISLATION IN FORCE IN THE AREA.
No addition was made in 1938 to the local legislation relating
to the public health.