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The corresponding death rate in London was 18.4.
Erom diseases of the zymotic class, 9 deaths were recorded,
viz. :-from measles 1, scarlet fever 1, and whooping cough
7.
Diseases of the respiratory organs caused 12 deaths, and
those of the tubercular class 9. There have been no deaths
from smallpox or diarrhoea. The state of the public health
is very satisfactory.
July 21st, 1884.
During the fortnight that ended on the 12th day of July,
the number of births registered in the parish was 108, and
the number ot deaths 79. The annual birth rate was 31.6,
and the annual rate of mortality was 23.1 per thousand of
the estimated population,
The death rate in London was 21.8.
The chief diseases of the zymotic class caused 18 deaths,
vi z . :— measles 3, scarlet fever 1, whooping cough 4, continued
fever 1, and diarrhoea 9. Of the deaths from diarrhoea, there
were 7 under 1 year of age, 1 aged 1 year, and 1 aged 7
years.
Diseases of the respiratory organs caused 17 deaths, viz.
bronchitis 10, pneumonia 7.
From tubercular diseases there were 12 deaths, including
5 from consumption.
Three inquests were held. Two deaths were referred to
natural causes, and 1 to drowning, accidentally.
At this season of the year there is generally a sudden and
considerable rise in the number of fatal cases of diarrhoea.
A high temperature of the air continuing for several days, is
undoubtedly a strong predisposing cause, and seems sufficient
to excite the disease in young infants. Errors of diet are
generally the exciting cause. My experience of English
Cholera in adults, is, that it is frequently caused by overindulgence
in eating, and especially of pork and green peas.
In children it is likely to arise from milk, or other food, just
"turning sour."
August 11th, 1884.
During the three weeks that ended on the 2nd day of
August, 187 births and 127 deaths were registered in the