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Hackney 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Table: SUICIDE, There were twenty one cases of suicide, twelve menand ninewomenin the following age groups

SUICIDE, There were twenty one cases of suicide, twelve menand ninewomenin the following age groups

Age groupsMalesFemalesTotal
15-24 years123
25-44 years213
45 -64 years538
65-74 years134
75 years and over33
12921

Table: The causes of death in these cases were-

The causes of death in these cases were-

Males - 23 yearsMultiple injuries caused when he threw himself in front of a steam train.
27 yearsSuspension.
40 yearsCarbon monoxide poisoning.Inhalation of domestic gas.
50 yearsDrowning.
52 yearsCarbon monoxide poisoning.Inhalation of domestic gas.
54 yearsCarbon monoxide poisoning,Inhalation of domestic gas.
59 yearsSuspension.
62 yearsHanging. Self suspension.
67 yearsDrowning.Depressive illness.
75 yearsCarbon monoxide poisoning.Inhalation of domestic gas.
77 yearsBarbiturate poisoning(Tuinal).
81 yearsMultiple injuries.Carcinoma of prostate. Pall from height.
Females - 20 yearsDrowning.
21 yearsCarbon monoxide poisoningInhalation of domestic gas.
42 yearsCarbon monoxide poisoning. Depressive illness.Inhalation of domestic gas.
49 yearsCoal gas poisoning.
60 yearsCarbon monoxide poisoning.Inhalation of domestic gas.
62 yearsShock due to lysol poisoning.
65 yearsAspirin poisoning.
66 yearsBarbituratepoisoning (Seconal).
72 yearsCarbon monoxide poisoning.Inhalation of domestic gas.

Table: Suicidal deaths in the borough during the past twelve years:-

Suicidal deaths in the borough during the past twelve years:-

YearMalesFemalesTotal
19519918
195210717
19539514
1954201333
19556814
195611819
1957101121
195891524
195916925
196013922
196118927
196212921

Table: HOMICIDE AND OPERATIONS OP WAR Details of the three deaths classified under this heading are as follows:-

HOMICIDE AND OPERATIONS OP WAR Details of the three deaths classified under this heading are as follows:-

AgeCause of Death
Males 5 yearsAsphyxia due to compression of neck. Defendant convicted of manslaughter.
6 yearsCarbon monoxide poisoning Inhalation of domestic gas. Murder.
19 yearsHaemorrhage from old stab wound of chest. Manslaughter.