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East Ham 1905

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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INQUESTS.
During the year, 111 inquests were held on the bodies of
persons dying either suddenly or by violence.

The following were the chief causes of death as certified by the Coroner:—

Under 11 55 1515 2525 6565 & over.Total.
Apoplexy44
Accident2237418
Suicide-167
Convulsions10212
Syncope3116112
Heart Disease-10111
Overlaying8-----8
Improper feeding2-----2
Murder2-----2
Shock (from burns)81110
Other causes6447324
Neglect and exposure1-----1
341746419111