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January 1st, 1883.
During the fortnight that ended on the 23rd day of
December, 162 births and 91 deaths were registered in the
parish. These numbers are equal to an annual birth rate of
41.3, and an annual rate of mortality of 26.9 per 1000 of the
estimated poputation. The corresponding death rate in
London was 26.9. Twenty-two deaths occurred in the first
year of life, and 16 at the age of 60 years and upwards.
The principal diseases of the zymotic class caused 10
deaths, of which 8 were referred to measles, 1 to scarlet fever,
and 1 to enteric fever.
Twenty-eight deaths were attributed to diseases of the
respiratory system. Of these 22 arose from bronchitis, 3
from croup, 2 from pneumonia, and 1 from asthma.
Tubercular diseases caused 16 deaths, viz.: Phthisis 9,
meningitis 5, and tabes 2.
The other registered causes of death included 9 from brain
diseases, 7 from old age, and 4 from premature birth.
Four Inquests were held. Three deaths were attributed
to violence, and one to natural causes. Five deaths were not
certified.
JOHN DIXON, M.D.,
Medical Officer of Health.