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Lambeth 1898
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Parish of Lambeth during the year 1898
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INFLUENZA.
During 1898,126 deaths were registered from Influenza in
Lambeth, as compared with 45 during 1897, and an average
of 65 3 for the last ten years. Of these 126 deaths, 75 were
registered during the first, 26 during the second, and the
rest during the third and fourth quarters of the year.
In London there were registered 1283 deaths (uncorrected)
from Influenza during 1898.
Reviewing the past history of Lambeth in relation to
Epidemic Influenza, it will be seen that the disease has
been practically epidemic since 1890, rising to a maximum
in 1892 and again in 1895. The disease during 1898 was
double the average for the last 10 years.
Table shewing the number of deaths from Epidemic Influenza during the last 10 years in Lambeth and London.
| 1888 | 1889 | 1890 | 1891 | 1892 | '893 | 1894 | 1895 | 1896 | 1897 | 1 Average for 10 years (1888—97). | 1898 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | 0 | 0 | 47 | 131 | 44 | S' | 45 | 65'3 | ||||
| London (including Lambeth). | 3 | S | 2336 | 1526 | 75° |