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Islington 1858

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St Mary]

Published
1859
Pages
76
Tables
49

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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING JANUARY 30th, 1858. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80| years of Ape.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. RETURN OF CASES OF DISEASE TREATED BY THE PAROCHIAL MEDICAL OFFICERS DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING JANUARY 28th, 1858.
    New Cases.Small-PoxChicken Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.Hooping Cough.Croup.Diarrhœa.Dysentery.Cholera.Ague.Infantile Fever.Typhus.Rheumatic Fever.Erysipelas.Other Zymotic Diseases.Total of Zymotic Dis.Dis. of Resp. Organs.Phthisis.Carbuncles & Boils.Chron. & Local Rheumatism.Other Diseases.Accidents and Injuries.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING FEBRUARY 27th, 1868. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East S D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years ot 1 age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 j years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all ages.Under 20 years of 1 age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 vears of Age.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. RETURN OF CASES OF DISEASE TREATED BY THE PAROCHIAL MEDICAL OFFICERS DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING FEBRUARY 25th, 1858.
    New Cases.Small-Pox.Chicken Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.HoopingCoughCrcup.Diarrhoea.Dysentery.Cholera.Ague.Infantile FeverTyphus.Rheumatic Fever.Erysipelas.Other Zymotic DiseasesTotal of Zymotic Dis.Dis. of Resp. Organs.Phthisis.Carbuncles & Boils.Chron.& Local Rheumatism.Other Diseases.Accidents and Injuries.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING FIVE WEEKS ENDING APRIL 3rd, 1858. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D..East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.1 Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.1 At 80 years of age and upwards.West S.D.East. S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.1 Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 6o and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. RETURN OF CASES OF DISEASE TREATED BY THE PAROCHIAL MEDICAL OFFICERS DURING FIVE WEEKS ENDING APRIL, 1st, 1858.
    New Cases.Small-Pox.Chicken PoxMeasles.Scarlatina.Hooping CoughCroup.Diarrhoea.Dysentery.Cholera.Ague.Infantile FeverTyphus.Rheumatic Fever.Erysipelas.Other Zymotic DiseasesTotal of Zymotic Dis.Dis. of Resp. Organs.Phthisis.Carbuncles & Boils.Chron.& Local Rheumatism.Other Diseases.Accidents and Injuries.
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    TABLE I DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING MAY 1st, 185S. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West s.d.East s.d.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 | years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.West s.d.East. s.d.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 50 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 60 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. RETURN OF CASES OF DISEASE TREATED BY THE PAROCHIAL MEDICAL OFFICERS DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING APRIL 29th, 1858.
    New Cases.Small-Pox.Chicken PoxMeasles.Scarlatina.Hooping CoughCroup.Diarrhoea.Dysentery.Cholera.Ague.Infantile FeverTyphus.Rheumatic Fever.Erysipelas.Other Zymotic DiseasesTotal of Zymotic Dis.Dis. of Resp. Organs.Phthisis.Carbuncles & Boils.Chron.& Local Rheumatism.Other Diseases.Accidents and Injuries.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING MAY 29th, 1858. (Deaths Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of nge.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.West S.D.East. S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 6o and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. RETURN OT CASES OF DISEASE TREATED BY THE PAROCHIAL MEDICAL OFFICERS DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING MAY 27th, 1858.
    New Cases.Small-Pox.Chicken Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.Hooping CoughCroup.Diarrhoea.Dysentery.Cholera.Ague.Infantile FeverTyphus.Rheumatic Fever.Erysipelas.Other Zymotic Diseases-Total of Zy-motic Dis.Dis. of Resp. Organs.Phthisis.Carbuncles & Boils.Chron.& Local Rheumatism.Other Diseases.Accidents and Injuries.
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    It is important that medical advice should be taken early in the disease, and not be deferred until alarming symptoms are exhibited.
    Mean Temperature (Greenwich.)Par sh cases of Diarrhcea.Deaths from Diarrhoea and CholeraPariah Cases ol Fever.
    1856.1857.1858.1856.1857.1858.1856.1857.1858.1856.1857.1858.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING FIVE WEEKS ENDING JULY 3rd, 1858. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Uuder 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 6o and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.West S.D.East. S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. RETURN OF CASES OF DISEASE TREATED BY THE PAROCHIAL MEDICAL OFFICERS DURING FIVE WEEKS ENDING JULY 1st, 1858.
    New Cases.Small-Pox.Chicken PoxMeasles.Scarlatina.Hooping CoughCrcup.Diarrhoea.Dysentery.Cholera.Ague.Infantile FeverTyphus.Rheumatic Fever.Erysipelas.Other Zymotic Disease?Total of Zymotic Dis.Dis. of Resp. I Organs.Phthisis.Carbuncles & Boils.Chron.& Local Rheumatism.Other Diseases.Accidents and Injuries.
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    The succeeding Table is a continuation of that in last month's report:—
    Mean Temperature (Greenwich.)Parish cases of Diarrhcea & Cholera.Deaths from Diarrhoea and CholeraParish Cases of Fever.
    1856.1857-1858.1856.1857.1858.1856.1857.1858.1856.1857.1858.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING JULY 31st, 1858. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.West S.D.East. S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 60 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. RFTURN OF CASES OF DISEASE TREATED BY THE PAROCHIAL MEDICAL OFFICERS DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING JULY 29th, 1858.
    New Cases.Small-Pox.Chicken PcxMeasles.Scarlatina.HoopingCoughCrcup.Diarrhoea.Dysentery.Cholera.Ague.Infantile FeverTyphus.Rheumatic Fever.Erysipelas.Other Zymotic DiseasesTotal of Zymotic Dis.Dis. of Resp. ' Organs.Phthisis.Carbuncles & Boils.Chron.& Local Rheumatism.Other Diseases.Accidents and Injuries.
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    There has been no death from measles during the month.
    Mean Temperature (Greenwich.)Parish cases of Diarrhoea & Cholera.Deaths from Diarrhoea and CholeraParish Cases ol Fever.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING AUGUST 28th, 1858. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D,East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 yeare of age.At 80 years ot age and upwards.West S.D.East. S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.1 At 40 and under 60 years of age.At flu and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. RETURN OF CASES OF DISEASE TREATED BY THE PAROCHIAL MEDICAL OFFICERS DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING AUGUST 26th, 1858.
    New Cases.Small-Pox.Chicken Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.Hooping CoughCroup.Diarrhoea.Dysentery.Cholera.Ague.Infantile FeverTyphus.Rheumatic Fever.Erysipelas.Other Zymotic DiseasesTotal of Zymotic Dis.Dis. of Hesp. Organs.Phthisis.Carbuncles & Boils.I Cliron.& Local Rheumatism.Othe.r Diseases.Accidents and Injuries.
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    I have included the weekly progress of scarlct fever in the following table, which is otherwise a continuation of that presented last month.
    Mean Temperature (Greenwich.)Parish cases of Diarrhoea & Cholera.Deaths from Diarrhoea and CholeraParish Cases oi Fever.Scarlet Fever.
    DeathsParish Cases.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING FIVE WEEKS ENDING OCTOBER 2nd, 1853. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals -excluded.)
    West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 69 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.West. S.D.East. S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of 1At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. RETURN OF CASES OF DISEASE TREATED BY THE PAROCHIAL MEDICAL OFFICERS DURING FIVE WEEKS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30th, 1858.
    New Cases.Small-Pox.Chicken Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.HoopingCoughCrcup.Diarrhoea.Dysentery.Cholera.Ague.Infantile FeveiTyphus.Rheumatic Fever.Erysipelas.Other Zymotic DiseasesTotal of Zymotic Dis.Dis. of Resp. Organs.Phthisis.Carbuncles & Boils.Chron.& Loca] Rheumatism.Other Diseases.Accidents anJ Injuries.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING OCTOBER 30th, 1858. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Uuder 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under of years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.West S.D.East. S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and unaer 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. RETURN OF CASES OF DISEASE TREATED BY THE PAROCHIAL MEDICAL OPPICERS DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING OCTOBER 28th, 1858.
    New Cases.Small-Pox.Chicken Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.Hooping CoughCroup.Diarrhoea.Dysentery.Cholera.Ague.Infantile FeverTyphus.Rheumatic Fever.Erysipelas.Other Zymotic DiseasesTotal of Zymotic Dis.Dis. of Reap. Organs.Phthisis.Carbuncles & Boils.Chron.& Locai Rheumatism.Other Diseases.Accidents and Injuries.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING NOVEMBER 27th, 1858. {Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 year of ageAt 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years ot age and upwards.West S.D.East. S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of ageAt 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. RETURN OF CASES OF DISEASE TREATED BY THE PAROCHIAL MEDICAL OFFICERS DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING NOVEMBER 25th, 1858.
    New Cases.Small-Pox.Chicken Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.HoopingCoughCrcup.Diarrhoea.Dysentery.Cholera.Ague.Infantile FeverTyphus.Rheumatic Fever.Erysipelas.Other Zymotic Disease.1-Total of Zymotic Dis.Dis. of Resp. Organs.Phthisis.Carbuncles & Boils.Chron.& Loca Rheumatism.Other Diseases.Accidents and Injuries.
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    With the exception of the 6th of January, the 23d and 24th of November were the coldest days in 1858. How very unseasonable was this depression of temperature, is shown in the following tabular statement:—
    Temperature. (Greenwich.)Adopted mean temperature of same day in 42 years.
    1858.Highest.Lowest.Mean.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING FIVE WEEKS ENDING JANUARY 1st, 1859. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West s.d.East s.d.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of aee.At 80 years oi age ana upwards.West s.d.East. s.d.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of ape.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 6o and under 80 years of age.At 80 years ot age and upwards.
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    TABLE II. RETURN OF CASES OF DISEASE TREATED BY THE PAROCHIAL MEDICAL OFFICERS DURING FIVE WEEKS ENDING DECEMBER 30th, 1858.
    New Cases.Small-Pox.Chicken Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.HoopingCoughCroup.Diarrhoea.Dysentery.Cholera.Ague.Infantile FeverTyphus.Rheumatic Fever.Erysipelas.Other Zymotic DiseasesTotal of Zymotic Dis.Dis. of Resp. Organs.Phthisis.Carbuncles & Boils.Chron.& Loca Rheumatism.Other Diseases.Accidents and Injuries.
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    There were 6 persons who died at ages above 20 years, and these were aged respectively 26, 29, 37, 49 and 61 years; all but one of these were females. The deaths were distributed among the ages thus:—
    Ages.Under 1 year.1—2—3—4—5—10—20 and upwards
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    23. Social Position . Dividing the cases into two groups, according to the plan adopted at p. 6 of this report, I find the following result:—
    Class 1.Class 2.Class 3.Total.Mean Mortality of three years in streets, &c., where those deaths occurred.Percentage of Deaths from Epidemic Sore-throat.
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    24. The following Table represents the frequency with which the disease in the 80 cases is stated to have occurred primarily or secondarily to other maladies:—
    Primary.Secondary to
    Scarlatina.Measles.Hooping-couifh.Croup.Influenza.
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    25. Duration of the Disease. —In only 2 cases did I fail to ascertain this point, which is represented in the following table:—
    12345678 to 1415 to 2122 to 28
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    26. Mode of Death. —In 59 of the cases inquired into, the mode of death was stated by the medical attendant as follows;—
    Class 1.Class 2.Class 3.Total.
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    These numbers will also assist in determining the periods of the disease at which these several modes of death are imminent. The following table embraces 58 cases :—
    1st Week.2nd Week.3rd Week.4th Week.
    Laryngeal Complication.Sudden.Exhaustion.Brain Disease.Convulsions.Laryngeal Complication.Exhaustion.Convulsions.Suppressed Urine.Laryngeal Complication.Sudden.Exhaustion.Exhaustion.
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    The following table is constructed to show the mode of death of 59 patients at various ages.
    AGES.
    Under 5 years.5 to 9 years.10 to 19 years.20 years and upwards.
    Laryngeal Complication.Sudden.Exhaustion.Convulsions.Laryngeal Complication.Exhaustion.Suppressed Urine.Laryngeal Complication.Sudden.Exhaustion.Laryngeal Complication.Exhaustion.Brain Disease.
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    The following represents the proportion of those who had and had not thus suffered.
    Had Scarlatina previously.Not had Scarlatina previously.Total.
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    30. Local Sources of Miasma, &c. at the houses invaded. The following table exhibits the results of inquiries instituted at 57 houses where fatal cases occurred:—
    Number of Houses.House Damp, Drains defective, or Offensive Smells on or near the Premises.Overcrowding, or Defective Ventilation.Foul Drinking Water and other Nuisances and Noxious Accumulations of various kinds.Nothing Amiss.
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    TABLE I. DEATHS WHICH HAVE OCCURRED IN ISLINGTON AND ITS SUB-DISTRICTS DURING THE YEAR 1858 Distinguishing the Ages and Causes of Deaths—(Deaths of Strangers in Hospitals excluded.)
    All Ages.Und 1AGES.
    1-2-3-4-Under 51 5-| 10-15-25-1 35-45-55-65-75-85-95 Un
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    TABLE I. DISTINGUISHING THE AGES AND CAUSES OF DEATH (Deaths of Strangers in Hospitals excluded.)
    West. S.D.East. S.D.Causes of Death.All Ages 1AGES.
    Und 11-2-3-4-Und 65-10-15-25-35-45-55-65-75-85-95 Up
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    TABLE II. DEATHS OCCURRING IN EACH WEEK AND QUARTER, DISTINGUISHING CERTAIN IMPORTANT DISEASES AND AGES. [Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals, and of Islington Patients in Hospitals elsewhere, not included.]
    1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526
    Week endingJan. 9Jan. 16Jan. 23Fan. 30Feb. 6Feb. 13Feb. 20Feb. 27Mar 6Mar 13Mar 20Mar 27Apr. 31st Quarter.Apr. 10Apr. 17Apr. 24May 1May 8May 15May 22May 29Jun 5Jun 12Jun 19Jun 26July 3.2nd Quarter
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    TABLE III. Shewing the Number of Deaths registered in each Ward, distinguishing those from certain important Diseases and Classes of Disease, and the proportion borne by these Deaths to the total mortality of the Ward. [Omitting Deaths in the Workhouse and Infant Poor-honse, and such Deaths as could not be correctly referred to the Ward in which they occurred.]
    Ward 1Ward 2Ward 3.Ward 4.Ward 5.Ward 6.Ward 7.Ward 8.
    Per cent. of all dths.Per cent. of all dths.Per cent. of all dths.Per cent of all dths.Per cent. of all dths.Per cent. of all dths.Per cent. of all dths.Per cent. of all dths.
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    TABLE IV. New Cases of Disease coming under Treatment during the Year ending Saturday the 1st day of January, 1859, at the following Institutions:—
    Workhouse.Infant Poor House.Out Patient Paupers.Hollow ay Dispensary.Pentonville Convict Prison.Total.London Fever Hospital.Small Pox Hospital.
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    TABLE V. COMPARATIVE TABLE OF SICKNESS AMONG PAUPER PATIENTS DURING 1857 & 1858.
    Total.Per cent. of all Cases.
    1857.1858.1857.1858.
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    TABLE VI; LIST of STREETS, Etc. in which the Zymotic Mortality has exceeded one-fourth of the total mortality of the Street; where the mortality from Tubercular Diseases has exceeded one-sixth, or the Infant mortality under 5 years of age) one-half. Streets where only one death has occurred omitted. Wherever the Population is stated, it is that ascertained at the time the Street was inspected. The * against any Street indicates that its Death-rate exceeded 20 per 1000 of those living.
    Population, 1856-7-8.Total Mortality.Zymotic Mortality.Mortality from Tubercular Diseases.M totality under 5 yrsPopulation; 1856"7-8.Total Mortality.Zymotic Mortality.Mortality liom Tubercular Diseases.Mortality under 5 yrs.
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    TABLE VI. (Continued.)
    Population, 1856-7-8.Total Mortality.Zymotic Mortality.Mortality from Tubercular Diseases.Mortality under 5 yrs.Population, 1856-7-8.Total Mortality.Zymotic Mortality.Mortality from Tubercular Diseases.Mortality under 5 yrs.
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    TABLE VII. HOtJSES INSPECTED AND SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED. From January 1st, 1858, to March 25th, 1869.
    West Sub-District.East Sub-District.Whole Parish.
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    TABLE 1. DEATHS REGISTERED IN ISLINGTON DURING FOUR WEEKS ENDING JANUARY 29th, 1859. (Deaths of Non-Residents in Hospitals excluded.)
    West S.D.East S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 60 and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of age and upwards.West S.D.East. S.D.Causes of Death.At all Ages.Under 20 years of age.At 20 and under 40 years of age.At 40 and under 60 years of age.At 6u and under 80 years of age.At 80 years of ageand upwards.
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    TABLE II. NEW CASES OF DISEASE COMING UNDER TREATMENT DURING THE FOUR WEEKS ENDING SATURDAY, THE 29th DAY OF JANUARY, 1859, AT THE FOLLOWING INSTITUTIONS IN ISLINGTON.