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The chief diseases of the zymotic class caused 10 deaths,
viz:—Small-pox 1, measles 6, scarlet fever 1, and whooping
cough 2.
From diseases of the respiratory organs there were 18
deaths, viz: —from bronchitis 9, pneumonia 5, pleurisy 3, and
congestion of the lungs 1.
Tubercular diseases caused 7 deaths, viz: —phthisis 4,
meningitis 2, tabes 1.
Three inquests were held. Two deaths were attributed to
violence.
Ten infants died in the first year of life, and 20 persons
at upwards of 60 years of age.
May 18th, 1885.
During the fortnight that ended on the 9th day of May,
120 births and 38 deaths were registered in the parish.
These numbers are equivalent to an annual birth rate of 34.9,
and an annual rate of mortality of 11.1 per thousand of the
estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 19.2.
From the chief diseases of the zymotic class there were
7 deaths, viz:—from small-pox 4, measles, diphtheria, and
whooping cough, each 1.
Diseases of the respiratory organs were less fatal, and the
general mortality was much below the average.
The water supplied by the Southwark Company during
the month of April was clear and bright, and contained less
than the usual proportion of organic matter.
June 1st, 1885.
During the fortnight that ended on the 23rd day of May,
121 births and 43 deaths were registered in the parish.
These numbers shew an annual birth rate of 35.2, and an
annual rate of mortality of 13.7 per thousand of the
estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 19.5.
Under the head of zymotic diseases, only 4 deaths were
recorded, viz:—from small-pox, scarlet fever, whooping
cough, and enteric fever, each 1.
Diseases of the respiratory system caused 13 deaths, and
those of the tubercular class 14.