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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SUICIDE There were twenty-one cases of suicide. fourteen men and seven women in the following age groups:-
| Age Groups | Males | Females | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 25 - 34 years | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 35 - 44 years | 2 | - | 2 |
| 45 - 54 years | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 55 - 64 years | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 65 - 74 years | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 75 years and over | - | 1 | 1 |
| l4 | 7 | 21 |
The causes of death in these cases were:-
| Males - 19 years | Carbon monoxide poisoning. domestic gas. | Inhalation of |
| 20 years | Carbon monoxide poisoning. domestic gas. | Inhalation of |
| 28 years | Carbon monoxide poisoning. domestic gas. | Inhalation of |
| 31 years | Shock due to burns. | |
| 31 years | Carbon monoxide poisoning. domestic gas. | Inhalation of |
| 36 years | Aspirin poisoning. | |
| 42 years | Carbon monoxide poisoning. domestic gas. | Inhalation of |
| 47 years | Carbon monoxide poisoning. domestic gas. | Inhalation of |
| 49 years | Barbiturate poisoning. (Soneryl) | |
| 50 years | Coal gas poisoning. | |
| 57 years | Carbon monoxide poisoning. domestic gas. | Inhalation of |
| 58 years | Carbon monoxide poisoning. domestic gas. | Inhalation of |
| 65 years | Barbiturate poisoning. (Soneryl) | |
| 69 years | Cerebral contusion and factured skull (falling from a height). | |
| Females - 18 years | Multiple injuries - jumped in front of train. | |
| 34 years 51 years | Barbiturate poisoning (Amytal) Carbon monoxide poisoning domestic gas. | Inhalation of |
| 60 years | Acute hydrochloric acid poisoning. Self-administered. | |
| 64 years 66 years | Asphyxia due to drowning Aspirin poisoning.. | |
| 87 years | Broncho pneumonia due to codeine poisoning | |
Suicidal deaths in the borough during the past twelve years -
| Year | Males | Females | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 1953 | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 1954 | 20 | 13 | 33 |
| 1955 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 1956 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| 1957 | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| 1958 | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| 1959 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| 1960 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 1961 | 18 | 9 | 27 |
| 1962 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| 1963 | 14 | 7 | 21 |