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Maternal Mortality.
There were two maternal deaths during the year. One was due
to an abnormal pregnancy with haemorrhage and subsequent death
of the mother, and one was due to septicaemia following a procured
abortion.
INQUESTS.
Suicide 4
Accidental Fall 9
Motor car, Tram and Train accidents 6
Other causes 12
Total 31
POST-MORTEM WITHOUT INQUESTS.
Heart Disease 45
Respiratory Conditions 33
Rupture of Organ or Tissue 21
Other causes 51
Total 150
SECTION B.
General Provision of Health Services in the Area.
Laboratory Facilities.
By arrangement with the Ministry of Health, all materials
requiring bacteriological examination have been sent to the
Emergency Medical Service Laboratory, Churchfield Road, Ealing.
Ambulance Facilities.
Since the 1st April, 1942, the Borough Council has been
responsible for maintaining the Ambulance Service previously
administered by the Acton Fire Brigade. Civil Defence personnel
are responsible for manning the ambulances.