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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
Merton and Morden 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton and Morden]
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SUMMARY OF NURSING ARRANGEMENTS:
HOSPITALS, &c.
Professional Nursing in the Home.—(a) General. The
District is served by three Nursing Associations, which are
The South Wimbledon District Nursing Association; The
Merton Nursing Fund; and the Morden District Nursing
Association.
(b) For Infectious Diseases.—The Health Visitor visits
such cases as Erysipelas, Tuberculosis and Ophthalmia
Neonatorum. With regard to Measles, serious cases with
INQUESTS.
| Diseases and Verdict. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|
| Conm. Cerebral Haemorrhage. PM. Natural. Coma. Gangrene of E. Heel, Cellulitis R. Leg, Fracture R. Femur. Fell in dining room. Accidental. | 19 | |
| Coma. Septic Meningitis, incised wound in head, stone throwing by boys. P.M. Natural. | ||
| Syncope. Haemorrhage. Pancreatitis. Splenic Anaemia. P.M. Natural | ||
| Syncope. Valvular Disease of Heart. I'.M. Natural. | ||
| Syncope. Shock. Fell from bedroom window. P.M. Suicide whilst of unsound mind. | ||
| Syncope. Shock. Haemorrhage. Rupture of Varicose vein in leg. P.M. Natural. | ||
| Syncope. Emphysema. Asthma. Result of War Service. P.M. Natural. | ||
| Syncope. Pericarditis. Lobar Pneumonia. P.M. Natural. | ||
| Coma. Cerebral Haemorrhage. P.M. Natural. | ||
| Syncope. Electric Shock whilst engaged on excavation work. P.M. Natural. | ||
| Shock. Haemorrhage. Fracture R. Leg and other injuries. Knocked down by motor van. P.M. Accidental. | ||
| Shock. Toxaemia. Scalds on trunk Limbs. Fell into pail of hot water. Accidental. | ||
| Syncope. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. P.M. Natural. | ||
| Svncope. Hvpertrophy of left heart. Cirrhosis of Liver. P.M. Natural. | ||
| Pericarditis. Pericardial effusion. P.M. Natural. | ||
| Syncope. Compound Fracture. Septicaemia caused by accidentally falling from ladder. | ||
| Syncope. Inanition. Premature Birth. P.M. Natural. | ||
| Coma. Haemorrhage. Fracture of skull. Knocked down by motor car. Accidental. | ||