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an annnal rate of mortality of 24.9 per 1000 of the estimated
population. The corresponding death rate in London, was
24.7. From diseases of the zymotic class only 6 deaths were
recorded, viz.:—from measles 2, diphtheria 1, whooping
cough 1, and diarrhœa 2.
Diseases of the respiratory system were more fatal than in
the previous fortnight; 29 persons died from disorders of this
class, viz.:—20 from bronchitis, 5 from pneumonia, 3 from
croup, and 1 from pulmonary congestion.
The deaths from tubercular diseases included 10 from consumption,
3 from meningitis, 1 from tabes mesenterica, and
1 from tuberculosis.
Twelve deaths were referred to old age, 6 to heart disease
and 7 to convulsions.
One inquest was held. The cause of death was "burn,
from the child's night dress accidentally taking fire."
Four deaths were not certified. Three of these were registered
as due to bronchitis, and 1 to convulsions.
The increased mortality is caused by the greater number of
deaths from pulmonary diseases and old age.
April 16th, 1883.
In the fortnight that ended on the 7th day of April 145
births and 70 deaths were registered in the parish. These
numbers were equal to an annual birth rate of 44.2, and an
annual rate of mortality of 20.6 per 1000 of trie estimated
population. The corresponding death rate in London was
26.9.
The chief diseases of the zymotic class caused 5 deaths,
viz.:—measles 3, typhus 1, and diarrhœa 1.
From diseases of the respiratory system, 24 deaths were
recorded, viz.:— 14 from bronchitis, 6 from pneumonia, and 4
from other diseases.
In the tubercular class, there were 11 deaths, of which 6
were referred to phthisis, 4, to meningitis, and 1 to tabes.
Five persons died of natural decay.