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October 15th, 1883.
During the fortnight that ended on the 6th day of October
130 births and 56 deaths were registered in the parish. These
numbers are equivalent to an annual birth rate of 38.4, and
an annual rate of mortality of 16.5 per 1000 of the estimated
population. The death rate in London was 16.5.
Zymotic diseases caused 12 deaths, viz.:—measles 1, scarlet
fever 9, diphtheria 1, and enterie fever 1. Scarlet fever is
prevalent. There were no deaths from diarrhœa or cholera.
Diseases of the respiratory system caused 12 deaths, and
those of the tubercular class 9. Fourteen children died under
1 year of age, and 8 persons at upwards of 60 years.
There were 3 inquests, and 2 deaths were attributed to
violence.
The water supplied by the Southwark Company, during
September, was clear and bright and unusually free from
organic matter.
At the Vestry wharf there are about 4 barge loads of dust,
&c., It is distributed in several heaps and a large portion is
deposited close to the wall next the street, which I think
should be avoided as much as possible.
The Committee of the Metropolitan Board for carrying out
the Artizans' Dwellings Acts have expressed their intention
of visiting the Kirby Street area on Saturday next.
An official representation concerning this area was made
by your Medical Officer in October, 1875.
November 5th, 1883.
During the 3 weeks that ended on the 27th day of October,
195 births and 95 deaths were registered in the parish. These
numbers are equivalent to an annual birth rate of 38.4, and
an annual rate of mortality of 18.8 per 1000 of the estimated
population. The corresponding death rate in London was
18.9.
The deaths under 1 year of age numbered 26, and those
above 60 years of age, 17.