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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
Fulham 1915
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1915
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CERTIFICATION OF THE CAUSES OF
DEATH.
Of the 2334 deaths registered, 194 or 92 percent, were
certified by registered medical practitioners, and the
remainder by coroners after inquest, no death being
uncertified.
DEATHS IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS.
Fulham Infirmary and Workhouse.
On April 1st, 1915, the Infirmary and Workhouse
were taken over by the Military Authorities for hospital
purposes, and are now known as the Fulham Military
Hospital.
From January 1st to April 1st, the deaths of 145
civilians occurred in Fulham Infirmary and of 15 in the
Workhouse. Of these 145 lived in Fulham and 15 in
other districts.
Western Fever Hospital.
In the Western Fever Hospital there were 53 deaths
of residents in Fulham, 91 of residents in other districts,
and four of soldiers.
Deaths occurring outside the Borough among persons
belonging thereto.
The deaths of Fulham residents in public institutions and elsewhere outside the borough numbered 677, and occurred in the following institutions :—
| St. George's Hospital | 58 |
| West London „ | 32 |
| Other General Hospitals (Metropolitan) | 44 |
| Victoria Hospital for Children | 26 |
| Other Hospitals for Children | 16 |