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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

Shoreditch 1860

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch, Parish of St. Leonard]

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Table: SUMMARY OF INQUESTS HELD IN 1860. MALES.

SUMMARY OF INQUESTS HELD IN 1860. MALES.

Under One yearAbove One yearAll Ages.
Suffocated in Bed14...14
Poison...55
Drowned279
Violence11314
Other Causes, (chiefly natural disease)164965
Totals3374107

Table: FEMALES.

FEMALES.

Under One yearAbove One yearAll Ages
Suffocated in Bed729
Poison.........
Drowned22
Violence178
Other Causes, (chiefly natural disease)94251
Totals175370

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In 77 instances the cause of death was sought by instituting an
anatomical examination.
In 13 cases death was ascribed to "Suicide."
In 4 cases a verdict of " Murder" was returned.