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Lambeth 1899
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Parish of Lambeth during the year 1899
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INFLUENZA.
During 1899,151 deaths were registered from Influenza in
Lambeth, as compared with 126 during 1898, and an average
of 81.9 for the last ten years. Of these 151 deaths, 71 were
registered during the first, 36 during the second, 6 during
the third, and 38 during the fourth quarter of the year.
In London there were registered 1817 deaths (uncorrected)
from Influenza during 1899.
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, 1895, and 1899. The disease during 1899 was
almost 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.
| 1889 | 1890 | 1891 | 1892 | 1893 | 1894 | 1895 | 1896 | 1897 | 1898 | Average for 10 years (1889-98.) | 1899 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambeth | 0 | 47 | 131 | 142 | 85 | 44 | 148 | 51 | 45 | 126 | 81.9 | 151 |
| London (including Lambeth). | 5 | 652 | 2336 | 2264 | 1526 | 750 | 2156 | 496 | 671 | 1283 | 1213.9 | l8l7 |