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Report of the Medical Officer of Health. 151
The total number was 208, compared with 205 in 1908, 181 in
1907, 215 in 1906, 177 in 1905, and 196 in 1904.
43 of the Inquests were held on persons who died in Clapham,
26 in Putney, 51 in Streatham, 22 in Tooting, and 66 in
Wandsworth.
In 129, or 62 per cent, of the cases, a verdict of death from
Natural causes was returned; in 40, or 19.2 per cent., from Accidental
causes; in 32, or 15.3 per cent., from Suicidal causes; in
four Open verdicts; in one of Manslaughter and in one of Murder
were returned; while one Execution took place.