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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
Acton 1913
[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.