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Penge 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Penge]
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11
Public Mortuary.
Four inquests were held in Penge during the year 1937,
as follows :—
Verdict. Males. Females. Total.
Suicide 2 1 3
Accidental Death 1 - 1
In addition, 11 post-mortem examinations were made,
the Coroner certifying the cause of death in these cases without
holding an Inquest.
Causes of Sickness.
There have been no specially noteworthy causes of sickness
or invalidity during the year.
Unemployment of parents is a definite contributing,
though indirect, factor in malnutrition and consequent
sickness, 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.