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Only four deaths were recorded from Zymotic Disease, viz.:—
one from Measles, two from Whooping Cough, and one from
Enteric Fever.
From Diseases of the Respiratory System there were 15
deaths, of which 11 were referred to Bronchitis.
Tubercular Diseases caused six deaths, and those of the Brain
and Nervous System, eight.
The deaths which occurred in the first year of life numbered
24, and those in persons of upwards of 60 years of age, nine.
Five Inquests were held. Four deaths arose from Violence,
including two cases of murder, and one of suicide.
The water supplied by the Southwark Company during the
previous month was of inferior quality, the deterioration being
attributed to excessive floods.
The general state of the public health is satisfactory.
March 7th, 1887.
During the fortnight that ended on the 26th day of February,
157 births and 62 deaths were registered in the Parish. These
numbers shew an annual birth rate of 45.0, and an annual rate
of mortality of 17.8 per 1,000 of the estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 20.1.
Zymotic Diseases caused eight deaths, viz: —Measles,
three; Scarlet Fever, one; Whooping Cough, three; and
Diarrhoea, one.
From Diseases of the Respiratory Organs there were 20 deaths,
of which 12 were referred to Bronchitis, and five to Pneumonia.
Tubercular diseases caused eight deaths, viz:—Phthisis, four;
Meningitis, three; and Tabes Mesenterica, one.
Four deaths occurred from Old Age, and six from Infantile
Convulsions.
Under one year of age there were 22 deaths, and in persons
of 60 years of age and upwards, 13.
Two Inquests were held, and three deaths were uncertified.