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In North Deptford there were 28 deaths, in South Deptford
there were 11, and in Central Deptford 43.
MEASLES.
The number of cases of Measles dealt with during the year
was 850, as compared with 726, 1,007 and 600 for the three
preceding years. As the disease is not notifiable under the Public
Health (London) Act, 1891, the above figure does not represent the
total number of cases which have occurred in the Borough, as our
only source of information as to the existence of cases is from the
Head Teachers of the London County Schools.
The same procedure is adopted in the case of measles, with
regard to disinfection, as if it was notifiable.
There was a decline in the number of deaths registered, which
were only 33, as compared with 55, 71, and 16 for the three preceding
years. The rate of mortality was equal to 0.28 per 1,000 persons
living, compared with 0.47, 0.61, and 0.13 for the three preceding
years. The rate of mortality in England and Wales was 0.22, in
the 76 great towns 0.31, in the 142 smaller towns 0.20, and in the
the Metropolis as a whole 0.31.
WHOOPING COUGH.
Whooping Cough was the cause of 25 deaths, compared with 35,
61, and 18 for three preceding years. The death-rate per 1,000
persons living was equal to 0.21 as compared with 0.30, 0.52, and 0.15
for the three preceding years. The rate of mortality in England and
Wales was 0.27, in the 76 great towns 0.29, and in the 142 smaller
towns 0.25, and in the County of London 0.20. Of the 25 deaths
from this cause, 7 were children under one year of age, and 18 were
children over one year and under five years. North Deptford had
14 deaths, South Deptford 2, and Central Deptford 9.
TUBERCULOSIS.
Tuberculosis (or Consumption) is an infectious disease caused
by the Tubercle Bacillus.
It is not only a preventable disease, but it can also be arrested,
especially in its earlier stage.
The symptoms are aggravated by malnutrition, lack of fresh
air, and want of cleanliness, especially amongst the poor.
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