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The death rate in London during the first quarter of
the year was 24.9; in the second quarter 17.2; in the
third quarter 18.9; and in the fourth quarter 18.8.
The mean rate of mortality in the 28 great towns
of England and Wales was 20.9, the mean rate in
the ten next preceding years having been 22.4.
The mean temperature of the air was 48.7.
The first quarter of the year was cold and damp,
the mean temperature being 3.5 degrees below
the average of 45 years. In the third quarter of
the year the mean temperature was above the
average. July was the hottest month, and
February the coldest. May exhibited the greatest
range in temperature and February the smallest.
The hottest weeks in the year were those which
ended July 10th and September 4th (mean tempt.
66.5°), and the coldest week that which ended
March 13th (mean tempt. 31.9°)
Rain fell on 163 days, the total amount registerea
in the year being 24.21 inches, 1.85 less than the
averages of 72 years. Most rain fell in May (4.23
inches) and least in June (0.44).
The river water examined during the year was
found, without exceptions, clear and bright.
Thanking the vestry for the kind support which
I have uniformly received at their hands, and my
colleagues for their valuable assistance.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JOHN DIXON, M.D.,
133, Jamaica road,
Bermondsey.
Medical Officer of Heath.