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December 17th, 1883.
In the fortnight that ended on the 8th day of December,
the number of births registered in the parish was 121, and the
number of deaths 75. These numbers are equivalent to an
annual birth rate of 35.7, and an annual rate of mortality of
21.1, per 1000, of the estimated population. The corresponding
death rate in London was 21.6.
The chief diseases of the zymotic class caused 15 deaths,
viz :—measles 1, scarlet fever 10, diphtheria 2, whooping
cough 1, and diarrhœa 1.
From diseases of the respiratory organs there were 26
deaths, of which 18 were referred to bronchitis, and 6 to
pneumonia.
Nine deaths were attributed to phthisis.
Three inquests were held, 1 death was caused by "accidental
asphyxia.
Two deaths were not certified.
Twenty-three deaths occurred during the first year of life,
and 9 at upwards of 60 years of age.
January 7th, 1884.
During the 3 weeks that ended on the 29th day of December,
171 births and 111 deaths were registered in the parish.
These numbers are equivalent to an annual birth rate of 33.6,
and an annual rate of mortality of 21.8, per 1000, of the
estimated population. The corresponding death rate in
London was 21.2.
The deaths under one year of age numbered 29, and these
above 60 years, 20.
Zymotic diseases caused 20 deaths, viz. : —measles 3, scarlet
fever 11, diphtheria 1, whooping cough 2, and diarrhœa 3.
Nine inquests were held. Two deaths were the result of
"violence." Two deaths were not certified.
The present accumulation of refuse at the Vestry Wharf
is between 250 and 300 tons.