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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 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]

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Accidentally drowned 2
Found drowned 2
Run over by horse cart 1
Run over by train 1
Fall from window 1
Fall downstairs 1
Blow with a hockey stick 1
Death under anaesthetic 1
Pneumonia 1
Cerebral Haemorrhage 1
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Table: Post Mortem without Inquest.

Post Mortem without Inquest.

Heart Disease11Pulmonary Embolism1
High-blood pressure2Subaracurid Aneurism1
Bronchitis2Fibrosis of Lung1
Congestion of lungs2Cirrhosis of Liver1
Nephritis2Cancer of bronchus1
Asphyxia from inhalation of vomit2
Epilepsy128
Arterio-sclerosis1

Table: FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS AND WORKPLACES.1.— Inspection of Factories, Workshops and Workplaces includingInspections made by Sanitary Inspectors.

FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS AND WORKPLACES.

1.— Inspection of Factories, Workshops and Workplaces including

Inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors.

Premises.Inspections.Written Notices.
(1)(2)(3)
Factories (Including Factory Laundries)9331
Workshops (Including Workshop Laundries)3237
Workplaces (Other than Outworkers' Premises)7Nil
Total42338