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FORTNIGHTLY REPORTS.
Jan. 19th, 1885.
During the fortnight that ended on the 10th day of
January, 154 births and 77 deaths were registered in the
parish. These numbers are equivalent to an annual birth
rate of 45, and an annual rate of mortality of 22.5 per
thousand of the estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 24.9.
From the chief diseases of the zymotic class, there were 5
deaths, viz:—From measles 1, scarlet fever 1, diphtheria 1,
and whooping cough 2. One death was certified as
"chicken pox."
Diseases of the respiratory system caused 23 deaths, of
which 17 were referred to bronchitis. From diseases of the
tubercular class there were 17 deaths, including 12 from
phthisis.
Ten inquests were held. Three deaths were attributed
to violence.
Several cases of small-pox have occurred in the parish
during the last fortnight.