Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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The following are particulars of the inquests held during the year in the Hackney Coroner's Court:—
Verdict. | Sex. | |
---|---|---|
Male. | Female. | |
Accidental Death | 31 | 30 |
Suicide | 17 | 12 |
Natural Causes | 19 | 7 |
Misadventure | 7 | 4 |
Open Verdict | 1 | 1 |
Chronic Alcoholism | 3 | - |
Totals | 78 | 54 |
Nature of Suicide. | No. | Nature of Accidental Death. | No. |
---|---|---|---|
Drowning | 5 | Shock or Injury from Fall | 25 |
Gas Poisoning | 15 | Street Accidents | 15 |
Poisoning | 6 | Drowning | 3 |
Shock or Injury from Fall | 3 | Burns | 5 |
Infection of Leg | 1 | ||
Crushing | 3 | ||
Asphyxia | |||
Scalding | 1 | ||
Gas Poisoning | 1 | ||
Struck by Heavy Object | 3 | ||
Totals | 29 | 61 |
LEGISLATION IN FORCE IN THE AREA.
No addition was made in 1938 to the local legislation relating
to the public health.