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19th November, 1894.
During the fortnight that ended on the 10th day
of November, 144 births and 39 deaths were
registered in the parish These numbers correspond
to an annual birth rate of 44.2, and an annual rate
of mortality of 12.0 per thousand of the estimated
population. The corresponding death rate in
London was 15'7.
Zymotic diseases caused 4 deaths ; diphtheria 1,
whooping cough 1, enteric fever 1, and diarrhoea 1,
One death was attributed to influenza and peritonitis.
From diseases of the respiratory organs there
were 11 deaths; from bronchitis 7, and from
pneumonia 4.
Tubercular diseases caused 5 deaths, of which
3 were referred to phthisis, 1 to tabes, and 1 to
meningitis.
There were 4 deaths from old age.
The number of deaths of children under 1 year
of age was 12, and of persons aged 60 years and
upwards 13.
Two inquests were held; the deaths in both cases
were due to accidental suffocation in bed. Three
deaths were uncertified.