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November 2nd, 1885.
During the fortnight that ended on the 24th day of
October, 136 births and 49 deaths were registered in the
parish. These numbers shew an annual birth rate of 39.6,
and an annual rate of mortality of 15.3 per thousand of the
estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 17.9.
There were only five deaths from zymotic diseases, viz:—
1 from measles, 2 from scarlet fever, and 2 from whooping
cough.
From diseases of the respiratory organs there were 11
deaths, viz:—10 from bronchitis and 1 from pneumonia.
Diseases of the tubercular class caused 7 deaths, viz:—
phthisis 5 and meningitis 2.
During the first year of life the deaths numbered 13,
and above 60 years of age 7.
The state of the public health is very satisfactory.
November 16th, 1885.
During the fortnight that ended on the 7th day of
November, 155 births and 71 deaths were registered in the
parish. These numbers shew an annual birth rate of 45.1,
and an annual rate of mortality of 20.6 per thousand of the
estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 18.2.
From the chief diseases of the zymotic class there were 5
deaths, of which 2 were referred to whooping cough, 2 to
enteric fever and 1 to diarrhœa.
The fatal cases of diseases of the respiratory system
considerably increased in number. There were 16 deaths
from bronchitis and 6 from pneumonia.
The deaths from phthisis numbered 7, and those from
old age also 7.
Under 1 year of age there were 22 deaths, and above
60 years of age 20 deaths.
Eight inquests were held. Seven deaths were attributed
to natural causes and one to suicide.
December 7th, 1885.
During the three weeks that ended on the 28th day of
November, the number of births registered in the parish