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October 18th, 1886.
In the fortnight that ended on the 9th day of October, 131
births and 47 deaths were registered in the parish. These
numbers shew an annual birth rate of 34.8, and an annual
rate of mortality of 13.5 per thousand of the estimated
population. The death rate in London was 17.1.
Diseases of the zymotic class caused 7 deaths, viz.:—
measles 1, scarlet fever 2, diphtheria 2, and diarrhœa 2.
One of the cases of diphtheria is that of a woman, aged 44
years, whose death is certified to have been caused by
" diphtheritic sore throat, erysipelas of head, and pyæmia."
This death might fairly be attributed to " erysipelas."
From diseases of the respiratory organs there were 12
deaths, of which 5 were referred to bronchitis, 5 to
pneumonia, and 2 to other diseases.
To tubercular diseases 9 deaths were attributed, there
being 3 from phthisis, 3 from meningitis, and 3 from tabes
mesenterica.
Heart diseases caused 4 deaths, and kidney diseases 4.
Two inquests were held, the deaths in both cases arising
from heart disease.
The water supplied during the last month was clear and
bright, the quantity of organic matter being exceptionally
small, This, no doubt, is attributable to the fine and dry
weather.
November 1st, 1886.
During the fortnight that ended on the 23rd day of
October, the number of births registered in the parish was
118, and the number of deaths 54. These figures shew an
annual birth rate of 34.1, and an annual rate of mortality of
16.6 per thousand of the estimated population. The corresponding
death rate in London was 16.8.
There were only 5 deaths from diseases of the zymotic
class, viz. : —1 from measles, 2 from scarlet fever, 1 from
diphtheria, and 1 from whooping cough.
From diseases of the respiratory organs there were 14
deaths, and from those of the tubercular class 11.
Five inquests were held; two deaths were referred to
violence: I to accidental asphyxia, and I to suicidal
poisoning by carbolic acid.