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The mortality from both these diseases remains
above the average.
April 2nd, 1894.
During the fortnight that ended on the 24th day
of March, 141 births and 78 deaths were registered
in the parish. These numbers indicate an annual
birth rate of 43.2, and an annual rate of mortality
of 23.9 per thousand of the estimated population.
The corresponding death rate in London was 19.8.
Diseases of the zymotic class caused 14 deaths,
viz : measles 8, and whooping cough 6.
From diseases of the respiratory organs there was
an unusual fatality for the season of the year of 35
deaths, of which 16 were referred to bronchitis and
19 to pneumonia.
Diseases of the tubercular order caused 8 deaths,
viz : phthisis 3, and tubercular meningitis 5.
The other causes of death included 2 from cancer,
2 from old age, and 3 from heart disease.
The number of deaths of children under 1 year
of age was 23, and of persons aged 60 years and
upwards 11.
Four inquests were held. One death was referred
to violence.