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BER 16
The cases of small-pox occurred in one family.
The first case was a labourer who had been travelling
about the country and had been away from home for nine
weeks. He came home on January 19th, and was then
suffering from the disease.
February 20th, 1893.
During the fortnight that ended on the 11th day of
February, 142 births and 51 deaths were registered in the
parish. These numbers indicate an annual birth-rate of
43.5, and an annual rate of mortality of 15.6 per thousand
of the estimated population. The corresponding death-rate
in London was 19.7.
The deaths from diseases of the zymotic class were 4
from diphtheria and 2 from diarrhoea.
From diseases of the respiratory system there were 19
deaths, of which 11 were referred to bronchitis, 5 to pneumonia,
and 3 to croup.
Two deaths were attributed to meningitis, 4 to cancer,
3 to old age, and 2 to influenza associated with other
diseases.
The number of deaths of children under one year of age
was 13, and of persons aged 60 years and upwards 15.
Nine inquests were held. Three deaths were due to
violent causes, including one of suicide. Two deaths were
consequent on chronic alcoholic excess.
The notified cases of infectious disease were of smallpox
3, scarlet fever 12, diphtheria 2, erysipelas 5, and
membranous croup 2. The cases of small-pox were all
members of one family. They were removed to the
hospital.
March 6th, 1893.
During the fortnight that ended on the 25th day of
February, 130 births and 50 deaths were registered in the
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