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General.
Relatives remarked in several cases on the acute distress caused by
the fog, while others said that the deceased had in the past been able to
tell when a fog was imminent by its effect on their breathing.
Five persons were investigated whose deaths were not considered due
to fog, in addition to the above group, and in all 67 calls were made.
It was not always possible to contact relatives, some of the
deceased persons having been no more than lodgers in furnished rooms etc.
In the great majority of cases, those interviewed were most cooperative
in doing their best to give the particulars asked for. However,
the generous response of the many medical practitioners to the initial
letter of enquiry provided the essential information upon which the home
enquiry could be conducted with advantage, and provided valuable guidance.
PUBLIC MORTUARY
The following number of bodies were admitted to the Mortuary during
the year:-
By order of the Coroner 256
Convenience Cases (i.e. admitted
at the request of Undertakers) 161
Total 417
Number of Post-Mortem Examinations
conducted 256