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Holborn 1906
Report for the year 1906 of the Medical Officer of Health
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SUDDEN AND YIOLENT DEATHS.
Inquests.
The following inquests on the bodies of Parishioners were held:—
Coroner: Dr. G. P. Danford Thomas, Paddington Mortuary, Paddington. Inquiry Officer: Mr. Richard Powell, 58, Hemingford Road, Barnsbury, N.
| District. | Total Number. | Cause of Death. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural. | Accidents. | Suicide. | ||
| St. Giles and Bloomsbury | 33 | 17 | 15 | 1 |
| Holborn | 52 | 22 | 24 | 6 |
| Total | 85 | 39 | 39 | 7 |
THE PUBLIC MORTUARY, GOLDSMITH STREET.
108 bodies were received (30 being non-parishioners), and on these 64 inquests were held, and 45 post-mortems made.
| District. | Bodies Received. | Inquests held. | Post-mortems. | Non-Parishioners. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Giles and Bloomsbury | 47 | 28 | 21 | 12 |
| Holborn | 61 | 36 | 24 | 18 |
| Total | 108 | 64 | 45 | 30 |
DISINFECTIONS.
During the 52 weeks ended December 29th, 1906.
| District. | Booms. | Bedding, &c. Number of Articles. | Number of Persons using Shelter. |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Giles and Bloomsbury | 191 | 4276 | - |
| Holborn | 167 | 4197 | - |
| Whole Borough | 358 | 8473 | - |