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The corresponding death rate in London was 16.5.
The deaths from the chief diseases of the zymotic class
numbered 14, there being from measles 5, scarlet fever 2,
diphtheria 1, whooping cough 3, and diarrhœa 3.
From diseases of the respiratory system there were 8
deaths, and from diseases of the tubercular class 4.
Four inquests were held. All the deaths were attributed
to natural causes.
Under one year of age there were 19 deaths, and above 60
years of age 11.
The state of the public health is highly satisfactory.
July 20th, 1885.
During the fortnight that ended on the 11th day of July,
136 births and 65 deaths were registered in the parish.
These numbers shew an annual birth rate of 39.7 and an
annual rate of mortality of 18.9 per thousand of the estimated
population.
The death rate in London was 17.8 per thousand.
The chief diseases of the zymotic class caused 15 deaths,
viz:—Small-pox 1, measles 3, diphtheria 2, whooping cough
1, and diarrhœa 8. The fatal case of small-pox was a girl,
aged 14 years, not vaccinated. The deaths from diphtheria
occurred in Balaclava road and Lynton road.
From diseases of the respiratory system there were 9
deaths, and from those of the tubercular class 8.
The inquest cases numbered 3. All the deaths were
referred to natural causes.
There were 28 deaths in children under 1 year of age, and
10 in persons aged 60 years and upwards. All the deaths
from diarrhœa occurred in infants.
The summer diarrhœa of young children, which often forms
an important element in the general mortality of London, is
mainly due to hot weather.
August 10th, 1885.
During the three weeks that ended on the 1st day of
August, 164 births and 85 deaths were registered in the
parish. These numbers shew an annual birth rate of 31.8,
and an annual rate of mortality of 16.5 per thousand of the
estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 21.3.