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From Diseases of the Tubercular class there were nine
deaths.
The deaths of children under one year of age numbered 21,
and those in persons of 60 years of age and upwards, 13.
Nine inquests were held. In five the deaths were referred
to Natural Causes, and in two to Accident.
April 18th, 1887.
During the fortnight that ended on the 9th day of April, 113
births and 74 deaths were registered in the Parish. These
numbers shew an annual birth rate of 32.4, and an annual rate
of mortality of 21.2 per 1,000 of the estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 18.7.
The fatality from Diseases of the Respiratory System
remains high.
There were 18 deaths from Bronchitis, and six from
Pneumonia.
From Zymotic Diseases there were eight deaths, of which
five were referred to Measles, two to Whooping Cough, and
one to Diarrhoea.
Diseases of the Tubercular class caused eight deaths, Old
Age, four, and Heart Diseases, five.
The deaths under one year of age numbrred 15, and those
above 60 years of age, 13.
Six inquests were held. Three deaths were attributed to
Violence. One was caused by " Excessive Drinking."
The water supplied by the Southwark Company during the
last month was clear and bright.
May 2nd, 1887.
During the fortnight that ended on the 23rd day of April,
131 births and 62 deaths were registered in the Parish. These
numbers shew an annual birth rate of 37.6, and an annual rate
of mortality of 17.8 per 1,000 of the estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 19.1 per 1,000
persons living.