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One inquest was held on an infant accidentally
suffocated in bed between parents.
One death (from tumour) was uncertified.
The notifications of cases of infectious diseases
numbered 15, viz.: of scarlet fever 6, diphtheria 1,
erysipelas 4, enteric or typhoid fever 4. One of the
latter was in a van in Chapel Place, Long Lane.
December 9th, 1895.
During the week that ended on the 30th day of
November, 53 births and 30 deaths were registered
in the parish. These numbers indicate an annual
birth rate of 32·5, and an annual rate of mortality of
18·4 per thousand of the estimated population. The
corresponding death rate in London was 17·7.
From diseases of the zymotic class there were 9
deaths, viz. : from measles 5, diphtheria 2, enteric
fever 1, and diarrhoea 1. One death was referred to
influenza.
Diseases of the respiratory organs caused 5 deaths,
viz. : bronchitis 2, pneumonia 2, and congestion of
the lungs 1.
There were no deaths from tubercular diseases.