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puerperium. The total number of such deaths was 9, viz., 4 from puerperal fever and 5 from
accidents and diseases of parturition. Last year's total was 3 less than the decennial average,
and the mortality (0.07 per 1,000 persons of all ages) was 0.03 less than the mean (0.10). In North
Paddington there were 8 deaths last year, 3 less than the average, and the mortality was 0.08,
or 0.04 less than the mean. In South Paddington 1 death only was recorded, being practically
equal to the average, while the mortality (0.03) was just one half the mean (0.06).
The birth-rate has fallen to an extent which might account for the reduction in the mortality
at all ages from these causes. The subjoined figures show, however, that there has been a slight
reduction in the mortality in childbed quite independent of such influence.

There was a satisfactory reduction in the number of deaths from this disease throughout the
Parish. The total of 43 deaths recorded was 9 below the total for 1899, and 17 below the
decennial average (51), and the mortality (0.26 per 1,000 persons at all ages) was 0.13 below the
decennial mean. In North Paddington 30 deaths were recorded, 16 below the decennial average,
the mortality (0.31) being 0.17 below the decennial mean. In South Paddington 4 deaths were
recorded, being 1 less than the average (5), while the mortality (0.12) was 0.04 below the mean.
The remarks made as to special age incidence of measles apply largely to this disease. With
that reservation, it may be permitted to say that the local returns in Table 18 compare very
favourably with all the other returns included therein.

The Registrar-General estimated the local rate to be:—
Paddington 0.27.