Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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Congestion of the Lungs | 3 |
Cerebral Hemorrhage | 3 |
Aneurysm of Aorta | 3 |
Pneumonia | 2 |
Enlarged Thymus Gland | 2 |
Status Lymphaticus | 2 |
Hepatitis | 1 |
Convulsions | 1 |
Phthisis | 1 |
Kidney Disease | 1 |
Alcoholic Poisoning | 1 |
Strangulated Hernia | 1 |
Cirrhosis of Liver | 1 |
Pulmonary Thrombosis | 1 |
The above refer to all Inquests held in the district, and
include both residents and non-residents.
12 Inquests were held on residents who died outside the district, the cause of death in these cases being:—
Suicide | 2 |
Found Drowned | 2 |
Accidentally run over by a Motor 'Bus | 1 |
„ Electrocuted on Railway | 1 |
Injuries whilst Boarding a Train | 1 |
Puerperal Fever | 1 |
Appendicitis | 1 |
Heat Stroke | 1 |
Fhthisis | 1 |
Bronchitis | 1 |
PUBLIC MORTUARY.
49 bodies were removed to the Public Mortuary; on 47 of
these Inquests were held. One of the Inquests was on a stillborn
child, and is not included in the death returns.
2 bodies were removed to the Mortuary for convenience.
32 post-mortem examinations were made.