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
Hackney 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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Influenza. Details of the thirteen deaths associated with Influenza are
as follows:-
Males-62 years Acute Influenzal Pneumonia.
62 years Broncho pneumonia Influenza. Chronic Bronchitis
67 years Broncho pneumonia Influenza.
67 years Influenza Hodgkins Disease Multiple genital abscesses.
68 years Congestive Cardiac failure. Influenza.
81 years Influenza Broncho pneumonia Carcinoma of Prostate.
81 years Acute Bronchitis Influenza.
88 years Acute Influenzal Pneumonia.
Females-22 months Influenza Broncho pneumonia.
70 years Influenza Heart failure Senility. Diabetes.
71 years Congestive Cardiac failure Bronchitis Influenza.
72 years Acute Influenza Pneumonia.
74 years Broncho pneumonia Influenza.
Suicide. There were twenty-seven cases of suicide, eighteen
| Age groups | Males | Females | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-44 years | 7 | 7 | |
| 45-64 years | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 65-74 years | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 75 years and over | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 18 | 9 | 27 |
The causes of death in these cases were
Males-30 years (No occupation) Carbon monoxide poisoning Inhalation
of domestic gas Hereditary ataxia
30 years (A boiler stoker) Carbon monoxide poisoning Inhalation
of domestic gas.
35 years (General Labourer) Acute arsenic poisoning (oral).
36 years (Electrician) Barbiturate poisoning (Phenobarbitone).
38 years (Civil Service Clerk) Multiple injuries including fractured
spine pelvis ribs and feet. Threw
himself from a height.
38 years (Paint Manufacturer) Coal gas poisoning
39 years (Road ServicesClerk) Carbon monoxide poisoning. Inhalation
of domestic gas
48 years (Office Cleaner) Carbon monoxide poisoning Inhalation
of domestic gas
50 years (Wood Machinist) Carbon monoxide poisoning, due to
inhalation of domestic gas
54 years (Postman) Carbon monoxide poisoning Inhalation
of domestic gas Depressive illness.
54 years (Order Clerk) Carbon monoxide poisoning Inhalation
of domestic gas Depressive illness.
55 years (Butcher) Carbon monoxide poisoning Fibrosis of
lungs Inhalation of domestic gas.
59 years (Baker) Hanging self suspension
61 years (Security Officer) Barbiturate poisoning (Nembutal)
Broncho pneumonia due to carcinoma
of right leg.
62 years (Male Assistant Nurse) Multiple injuries including fractured
ribs, spine and feet. Endogenous
degeneration with Hypertension.
Fall from height.