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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 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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Maternal Mortality.
There were no maternal deaths during the year.
Inquests.
Suicides 4
Accidental falls 6
Motor car, train and tram accidents 8
Heart and Circulatory Disease 2
Respiratory Disease 3
Air Embolism 1
Result of War Service 1
Unsound Mind 2
Asphyxia 6
Other causes 1
Total 34
Post Mortems without Inquest.
Heart and Circulatory Disease 57
Respiratory Disease 24
Asphyxia 1
Cerebral Haemorrhage and Thrombosis 11
Other causes 17
Total 110
SECTION B.
General Provision of Health Services in the Area.
Laboratory Facilities.
In April, 1946, the Emergency Medical Services Laboratory
again reverted from St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington, to the
Pathological Laboratory at 25 Churchfield Road, West Ealing, and
has continued to operate from that address.