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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
Hampstead 1907
Report for the year 1907 of the Medical Officer of Health
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In 57 instances, or 68 per cent. of the bodies admitted, inquests
were held, and in 38 instances, or 45 per cent., post-mortem examinations
were made.
The following table indicates the causes of death of the persons whose bodies were received into the Mortuary:—
| Cause of Death or Verdict. | Number of Bodies received. |
|---|---|
| Deaths from natural causes | 50 |
| Accidental deaths | 12 |
| Suicide | 13 |
| Felo-de-se | 2 |
| Neglect at birth | 3 |
| Misadventure | 3 |
| Total | 83 |
One of the bodies received at the Mortuary was that of a stillborn
child.