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Fifteen deaths were attributed to tubercular diseases,
of which 9 were due to phthisis.
There were 7 deaths from old age, and 9 from premature
birth. The latter included three pairs of twins.
I regret to observe that three women died of childbirth
within the space of 15 days. Two of the deaths were registered
as "puerpural fever." All these cases were attended
by the same medical student. One inquest was held. Four
deaths were not certified.
The accumulation of Manure and Dust at the Vestry
Wharf is excessive, and the former is becoming offensive.
During the past year, the registered births in Bermondsey,
numbered 3485, and the deaths 1913. The annual birth rate
was 40.0, and the death rate 22.9 per 1000. The death rate
in London, was 21.4, and the mean rate of 27 provincial
towns, 23.0.
February 19th, 1883.
During the fortnight that ended on the 10th day of February,
137 births and 90 deaths were registered in the parish.
The deaths included 23 under 1 year of age, and 25 above
60 years. The annual birth rate was 40.6, and the annual
rate of mortality was 26.6 per 1000 of the estimated population.
The death rate in London was 21.6, and the mean rate
of large provincial towns 23.6.
The mortality from diseases of the zymotic class was low,
the deaths numbering 7, of which 3 were from measles, 2
from scarlet fever, 1 from diphtheria, and 1 from typhus and
pneumonia.
Diseases of the respiratory system caused no less than 37
deaths, viz.:—bronchitis 26, pneumonia 6, and croup 5.
From tubercular diseases there were 17 deaths, viz.:-
phthisis 11, meningitis 4, and tabes 2.
Seven deaths were attributed to natural decay.
Six inquests were held, 3 deaths being referred to natural
causes, and 3 to accident.
Two deaths were not certified.