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March 21st, 1887.
During the fortnight that ended on the 21st day of March,
the number of births registered in the Parish was 133, and the
number of deaths 66. These numbers shew an annual birth
rate of 38.2, and an annual rate of mortality of 18.9 per
1,000 of the estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 20.3 per 1,000
The chief diseases of the Zymotic class caused 11 deaths,
viz.: —Measles, Scarlet Fever and Whooping Cough, each
three, and Diarrhoea, two.
From Diseases of the Tubercular order there were 10 deaths,
viz:—from Phthisis, seven; from Meningitis, two; and from
Tuberculosis, one.
Diseases of the Respiratory Organs caused 18 deaths, viz:—
Bronchitis, 12; Pneumonia, five; and Croup, one.
Four deaths were attributed to Old Age.
The number of deaths which occurred in children under one
year of age was 18, and in persons of upwards of 60 years of
age, 13.
Two Inquests were held, the death in both cases appeared to
be due to Natural Causes.
The water supplied by the Southwark Company during the
previous month showed a marked improvement in quality.
April 4th, 1887.
During the fortnight that ended on the 26th day of March
120 births and 83 deaths were registered in the Parish. These
numbers shew an annual birth rate of 34.4, and an annual rate
of mortality of 23.7 per 1,000 of the estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 20.8.
Diseases of the Respiratory Organs exhibited an increased
fatality. Nineteen persons died from Bronchitis, and 12 from
Pneumonia. The chief Diseases of the Zymotic class caused
13 deaths, viz. :—Measles, eight; Scarlet Fever, two;
Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, and Diarrhœa, each one.
Measles were unusually prevalent in London.