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Westminster 1858

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, The United Parishes of St. Margaret and St. John, Westminster]

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numbering 12 as against 6, but the cases are so equally diffused
through the parishes as not to be epidemic. On the other
hand, the cases of Diarrhoea arc diminished, and the Deaths
from Measles which last month numbered 10, have been
reduced to 1. It is also remarkable to notice the gradual
diminution in the Deaths from Fever, a disease exceedingly
prevalent in these parishes previous to the adoption of sanitary
regulations. During the last eight months there have only been
28 Deaths from this disease.

The following Table shows the Births and Deaths in each Parish, arranged as to sex:—

ST. MARGARET.ST. JOHN.Total of Births in both Parishes.Corrected Deaths in both Parishes.Deaths in 1857.Deaths last Month.Deaths less than August 1857.Deaths less than last Month.
Births.Deaths.Births.Deaths.
MF.Total.MF.Total.MF.Total.MF.Total.
323163312556474895342761158109131118229

The following Deaths occurred in the under-mentioned
places:—
Workhouses. Hospitals. Prisons. Barracks.
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6 Westminster 6 Millbank 1
Grenadier Gds. 2 House of Correction 2
Scotts Fusileers 1
In consequence of a communication received from Mr. Grove
respecting some houses in York Buildings, I have examined
the premises and find them at present unfit for occupation,
arising from the escape of water from a tank at 32 Vine Street,
saturating the walls. Notice has been issued for its immediate
remedy.
During the present month 105 houses have been inspected
in Vine Street, York Buildings, Champion's Alley, Carpenter
Street, Lane's Cottages, Carey Street, St. Anne's Street,
George Court, Cottage Court, Holland Street, Orchard Street