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September 20th, 1886.
During the six weeks that ended on the 11th day of
September, 365 births and 157 deaths were registered in the
parish. These numbers shew an annual birth rate of 34.5,
and an annual rate of mortality of 15.0 per thousand of the
estimated population. The corresponding death rate in
London was 18.1.
From the chief diseases of the zymotic class there were 50
deaths, viz. :—from measles 1, scarlet fever 6, diphtheria 3,
whooping cough 3, enteric fever 2. and diarrhœa 35.
Diseases of the tubercular class caused 21 deaths, of
which 6 were referred to phthisis, 6 to meningitis, 7 to tabes
mesenterica, and 2 to tuberculosis.
From diseases of the respiratory organs there were 22
deaths, including 9 from bronchitis, and 10 from pneumonia.
The deaths in children under one year of age numbered 68,
and those in persons above 60 years of age, 15.
Thirteen inquests were held ; four deaths were attributed
to violence. One death was caused by a blow from a cricket
ball. Five deaths were uncertified.
The water supplied by the Southwark Company during
July and August was clear and bright.
October 4th, 1886.
During the fortnight that ended on the 25th day of
September, 117 births and 45 deaths were registered in the
parish. These numbers shew an annual birth rate of 33.8,
and an annual rate of mortality of 13.0 per thousand of the
estimated population. The death rate in London was 16.8
per thousand. These rates are unusually low.
In the class of zymotic diseases there was 1 death from
scarlet fever, and 5 deaths occurred from diarrhœa.
Diseases of the respiratory organs caused 10 deaths, and
those of the tubercular class, 7.
Two inquests were held, one death was referred to violence,
a boy run over by a horse and cart. One death was
uncertified.
From the above figures it is evident that the parish is in a
very healthy condition.