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In the tubercular class there were 7 deaths from phthisis,
and 5 from meningitis.
Ten persons died from diseases of the brain and nervous
system, and 9 from old age.
Thirty-five children died under one year of age, and 34
persons at 60 years of age and upwards.
Eight inquests were held; in 7 cases the deaths were
referred to natural causes, and in 1 to accidental asphyxia.
The water supplied by the Southwark Company was
efficiently filtered and the proportion of organic matter was
not excessive for the season of the year.
April 19th, 1886.
During the fortnight that ended on the 10th day of April,
148 births and 61 deaths were registered in the parish.
These numbers are equal to an annnal birth rate of 42.7, and
an annual rate of mortality of 17.6 per thousand of the
estimated population. The corresponding death rate in
London was 20.9 per thousand.
The number of deaths from the principal diseases of the
zymotic class was 11, viz.:—from measles 6, whooping cough
3, diphtheria 1, and diarrhœa 1.
From tubercular diseases there were 11 deaths, of which 6
were referred to phthisis, 2 to meningitis, 1 to tabes
mesenterica, and 2 to tuberculosis.
Diseases of the respiratory organs caused 15 deaths, viz :—
bronchitis 12, and pneumonia 3.
There were 5 deaths from old age, 3 from brain diseases,
and 3 from stomach diseases.
Fifteen children died under one year of age, and 13
persons at 60 years of age and upwards.
Seven inquests were held: 3 deaths were due to violent
causes ; only one death was not certified,
The water supplied was clear and bright, being efficiently
filtered.
May 3rd, 1886.
In the fortnight that ended on the 24th day of April, 139
births and 63 deaths were registered in the parish. These
numbers show an annual birth rate of 40.1, and an annual
rate of mortality of 18.2 per thousand of the estimated
population. The corresponding death rate in London was 19.2
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