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July 3rd, 1882.
During the fortnight that ended on the 24th day of June,
135 births and 61 deaths were registered in the parish. These
numbers are equivalent to an annual birth-rate of 40.1, and
an annual rate of mortality of 181 per 1000 of the estimated
population. The death-rate in London was 18.2.
The chief zymotic diseases caused 13 deaths, viz.:—
measles 4, scarlet fever 1, whooping cough 6, and diarrhœa 2.
There were 13 deaths from diseases of the tubercular
class, of which 7 were referred to phthisis, 1 to tabes, and 5
to meningitis.
Thirteen deaths were attributed to diseases of the respiratory
system.
The deaths which occurred at various periods of life were
14 under 1 year of age, 22 between 1 and 5 years, 19 between
5 and 60, and 6 above 60 years.
Two Inquests were held. In one case a child aged one
year was accidentally suffocated by a piece of potato.
On Saturday last I received a complaint about the Vestry
Wharf. On visiting the wharf I found that a very offensive
smell arose from a heap of manure and other refuse which
which was then being removed. I think the manure should
be removed more speedily, and (if this cannot be done) it
should not be mixed with greengrocers' refuse, as I am satisfied
that the mixture is far more offensive than a much larger
collection of stable dung alone would be. All vegetable
refuse should be burnt instead of being thrown into the dustbin.
Complaint has been made of a nuisance at Mr. Maules'
yard, in Southwark Park Road. It arose from a heap of
horns which were undergoing the process of putrefaction. I
have advised greater care to be observed in this business.
July 17 th, 1882.
During the fortnight that ended on the 8th day of July,
123 births and 71 deaths were registered in the parish. These
numbers are equivalent to an annual birth rate of 36.5, and
an annual death rate of 21.1 per 1000 of the estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 17.4.