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regards Whooping Cough—we suffered less than most other districts,
our deaths were 3.
The examination of the Mortality Tables for Diarrhœa, I approached
with considerable trepidation, inasmuch as this division
with its more formidable type Cholera, formerly gave us a most
unenviable reputation. The mortality from this disease in the whole
Metropolis during the 13 weeks was 2743, a very formidable fact, as
the deaths from all other Zymotic diseases fell short of this number
by 712. Proving thus the severity and prevalence of this Epidemic
visitation. The Eastern districts were most severely afflicted, then
in a lesser degree the Northern, then the Southern, next the Western,
and last the Central division.
In Bermondsey, the deaths were 50,that is 1. 962
In Newington „ 77, „ 1.841
In that portion of Lambeth, composed of the Waterloo and Lambeth divisions 1. 860
In St. George's 1. 925
In Christchurch 1. 940
In Kennington, Brixton and Norwood 1.1450
In this instance, as in former cases, the elevated districts being
peculiarly favored. But most singularly favorable were the adjoining
parishes of St. Olave's and St. John's, where the deaths 1.1490.
Clapham also stands very favorably 1.1410. But in Dulwich, Camberwell
and Peckham the deaths were 1.719. In Greenwich,
Deptford and Woolwich 1.720. In Plumstead, Eltham, Lea and
Lewisham 1.826. And in Rotherhithe 1.825. Thus in all these
Southern districts, Bermondsey stands favorably, except with Clapham,
Kennington and St. John's.
Shoreditch, Hackney, Whitechapel, St. George's in the East,
Shadwell, Ratcliff, Limehouse, Mile End, Bow and Poplar, all
suffered more to a very material extent, but in somewhat different
proportions to Bermondsey.
Without going into further details which may be fatiguing to the
Vestry, I shall append a Table, which will prove to demonstration
the excellent position we now occupy—rewarding us richly for past
exertions and encouragement for future efforts in the completion and
perfection of all sanitary improvements.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JOHN CHALLICE, M.D.,
Medical Officer.