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In the 13 weeks that ended on the 1st of January, the
number of deaths in Bermondsey, including the deaths in
Hospitals and in other Public Institutions of persons admitted
from this Parish, was 468.
The annual rate of mortality was 20.4.
The number of deaths from Zymotic Diseases was 60, shewing
an annual Zymotic death rate of 2.7 per 1,000 persons living.
February 7th, 1887.
During the three weeks that ended on the 29th day of January,
227 births and 105 deaths were registered in the Parish. These
numbers shew an annual birth rate of 43.4 and an annual rate
of mortality of 20.1 per 1,000 of the estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 21.5.
The chief Zymotic Diseases caused 10 deaths, being at the rate
of 1.9 per 1,000. There were five deaths from Measles, two
from Scarlet Fever, and one each from Diphtheria, Whooping
Cough, and Enteric Fever. The last named case is registered
as " Erysipelas, Typhoid Fever, and Pneumonia." Its Enteric
character may be considered doubtful.
The fatality of diseases of the Respiratory Organs was
considerable. There were 42 deaths, of which 32 were referred
to Bronchitis, six to Pneumonia, and four to other diseases.
Diseases of the Tubercular Class caused eight deaths, and Old
Age, five.
Under one year and above 60 years of age, there were 25
deaths in each case.
Eight Inquests were held. Five deaths were referred to
Natural Causes, and three to violence. Five deaths were uncertified.
February 21st, 1887.
During the fortnight that ended on the 12th day of February
120 births and 56 deaths were registered in the Parish. These
numbers shew an annual birth rate of 34.4, and an annual rate
of mortality of 15.1 per 1,000 of the estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 18.0 per 1,000.