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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 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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Maternal Mortality.
There were no maternal deaths during the year.
Inquests.
Asphyxia 12
Other respiratory conditions 1
Associated with Birth 1
Cancer 3
Peptic Ulcer 1
Accidents on the roads and at home 15
Poisoning due to drugs 2
Electrocution 1
Beach Mine 1
Hanging 1
Total 38
Post Mortems without Inquest.
Respiratory Causes 16
Circulatory Causes 52
Peptic Ulcer 4
Senility 4
Septicaemia 2
Cancer 2
Concussion 2
Secretory System—Kidneys 3
Bilestone 1
Total 86
SECTION B.
General Provision of Health Services in the Area.
Laboratory Facilities.
The Ministry of Health Emergency Medical Service, Section 6,
provides a Pathological Service at the King Edward Memorial
Hospital Laboratory at Ealing.