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The death-rate in Hampstead in 1909, 8•9, was slightly higher than
in 1908, when it was 8•5, the increase being due to the higher mortality
from bronchitis and pneumonia among old persons, who form a considerable
proportion of the population of the Borough. The deaths from these
causes numbered 158 in 1909 as against 113 in 1908, the majority of the
deaths occurring among persons over 65. The increased mortality must
be attributed chiefly to the abnormally inclement weather during the
first quarter of the year, especially in March, in which month the mean
temperature was rather more than two degrees below the average.
There were heavy snow-storms in the first week of 'March, and throughout
the month the weather was unusually bad. Measles and Whooping
Cough were exceptionally fatal in 1909, the deaths from these causes
being 29 as compared with 9 in the previous year.
Deaths of Non-residents.
The deaths of patients formerly resident in districts outside London,
who have died in Hampstead Institutions, are reported to the Medical
Officer of Health of the district to which they belong, immediately
upon receipt of the Registrar's weekly return. In the case of deaths
belonging to other metropolitan districts this procedure is not necessary,
for the information is circulated by the Registrar-General.
Information concerning 79 deaths has been transmitted to the
following extra-metropolitan districts.
Acton. Harrow.
Aldershot Hendon.
Alton. Hornsey.
Asliby-de-la-Zouch. Ilford.
Barnes. Leyton.
Basingstoke. Lowestoft.
Bognor. Newport, Mon.
Canterbury. Pinner.
Chichester. Plaistow.
Chilterne, Codford. Purley.
Ealing. Rainham.
East Ham. Reading.
Esher. St. Leonard's-on-Sea.
Forest Gate. Southend-on-Sea.
Halfkey. Southall.