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One death was attributed to accidental suffocation
in bed, and 1 death (from convulsions) was
uncertified.
Twenty-two notifications of infectious diseases
were received. They included scarlet fever 9,
diphtheria 10, enteric fever 1, and erysipelas 2.
In the week ending September 26th, there were
62 births and 22 deaths in the parish, the corresponding
annual birth rate being 37·6, and the death
rate 13·3. Sis children died under 1 year of age,
and 1 person at above 60 years.
Zymotic diseases caused 3 deaths, which were all
from whooping cough.
Five persons died from pulmonary diseases, viz.:
1 from bronchitis, and 4 from pneumonia.
Two inquests were held. One death was due to
accidental suffocation.
The number of notifications of infectious diseases
received was 20, viz.: of scarlet fever 12, of
diphtheria 3, of enteric fever 2, and of erysipelas 3.
During the fortnight 6 deaths were referred to
premature births, 4 to heart disease, and 2 to cancer.
I have visited the premises No. 1, Cadbury Road,
and did not find any insanitary condition respecting