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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 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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Maternal Mortality.
There were no maternal deaths during the year.
INQUESTS.
Suicide 2
Accidental Fall 14
Motor Car, Tram and Train accidents 1
Other Causes 12
Total 29
POST MORTEM WITHOUT INQUESTS.
Heart Disease 30
Respiratory Conditions 30
Rupture of Organ or Tissue 18
Other Causes 50
Total 128
SECTION B.
General Provision of Health Services in the Area.
Laboratory Facilities.
As in 1943, all materials requiring bacteriological examination
were sent to the Emergency Medical Service Laboratory, previously
stationed at Ealing, but as from the 27th March 1944 at St. Mary's
Hospital, Paddington.
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 personal
have manned the ambulances.
The Acton and Wembley Joint Hospital Board still maintain
an ambulance for removal of infectious cases.