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June 8th, 1887.
During the three weeks that ended on the 28th day of May,
the number of births registered in the Parish was 159, and the
number of deaths, 111, shewing an annual birth rate of 30.4,
and an annual rate of mortality of 21.0 per 1,000 of the
estimated population. The corresponding death rate in
London was 19 per 1,000 persons living.
The chief Diseases of the Zymotic class caused 18 deaths,
viz.:—Measles, six; Diphtheria, three; Whooping Cough,
eight; and Diarrhœa, one.
From Diseases of the Respiratory Organs there were 32
deaths, viz. :—From Bronchitis, 17; and from Pneumonia, 16.
Eleven deaths were referred to Diseases of the Tubercular
class—six to Phthisis; four to Meningitis; and one to Tabes
Mesenterica.
Eight persons died from Old Age.
Two inquests were held. The number of deaths in children
under one year of age was 25, and in persons of 60 years of age
and upwards, 20. Eight persons died in the workhouse.
I have prepared a Report on the Bill for the Sanitary
Registration of Buildings.
June 20th, 1887.
During the fortnight that ended on the 11th day of June, 132
births and 55 deaths were registered in the Parish. These
numbers are equal to an annual birth rate of 37.9, and an
annual rate of mortality of 14.7 per 1,000 of the estimated
population. The corresponding death rate in London was 17.7.
From Diseases of the Zymotic class there were eight deaths,
viz.:—two from Measles, and six from Whooping Cough.
Diseases of the Respiratory Organs caused 17 deaths, and
those of the Tubercular order, 12.
Three inquests were held. One death was attributed to an
Injury to the Lungs from a fall in the street.
The number of deaths in children under one year of age was
26, and in persons of 60 years of age and upwards, five.