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Public Mortuary.
Six inquests were held in Penge during the year 1935,
as follows:
Verdict. Males. Females. Total.
Misadventure 1 — 1
Natural Causes 1 1 2
Suicide 1 1 2
Open 1 — 1
Totals 4 2 6
In addition, 16 post.mortem examinations were made,
the Coroner certifying the cause of death in these cases
without holding an inquest.
Causes of Sickness.
Mumps was prevalent during the Spring of the year.
Unemployment of parents is an important contributing,
though indirect, factor of malnutrition, especially in young
children.
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
FOR THE AREA.
Laboratory Facilities.
No developments or changes took place during the year.
Ambulance Facilities.
The Council's motor ambulance, which is housed at the
Fire Station, Croydon Road, is available, at any time, day
or night.