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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

Wandsworth 1970

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]

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Laundry service for incontinent persons
During the year 4,325 bags, each containing about 10 lb. of
soiled linen, were collected and the contents laundered and returned
to the owners. This valuable service continues to be in great
demand by old and infirm persons.

Table: Coroner's Court and MortuaryDetails as to the number of inquests held at the Coroner's Court and bodies received into the Mortuary during 1970 are set out in the following table :—

Coroner's Court and Mortuary

Details as to the number of inquests held at the Coroner's Court and bodies received into the Mortuary during 1970 are set out in the following table :—

Details of bodies receivedUsual place of residenceTotals
WandsworthMertonElsewhereUnknown
Post-mortem only63532613471,102
Post-mortem and inquest7424204122
Total post-mortems709350154111,224
Inquest only—11—2
Total inquests7425214124
Total bodies received709351155111,226
Verdicts at Inquests held—
Accidental and misadventure291510256
Alcoholism2———2
Natural caues532212
Open verdict323—8
Suicide3356—44
Homicide2———2
TOTALS7425214124

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In addition to the above, a further 74 inquests were held at
the Coroner's Court in respect of which no bodies were received
into the Mortuary.
Cremation Regulations, 1930
Under these regulations, 1,853 cremations were authorized during
the year.