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The corrected death-rate of Stoke Newington bears the usual
testimony to the healthiness of the Parish. Of the 43 London
sanitary areas there are only two others (Hampstead and St.
George's, Hanover Square) with lower rates, and the rate of
Tnfantile Mortality for Stoke Newington is the lowest of all.
There was slightly more infectious sickness recorded in Stoke
Newington, although the mortality resulting therefrom was less than
that of the preceding year.
A noteworthy circumstance of the year—and one the importance
of which it would be difficult to over-estimate—was the
inauguration of the so-called " Crusade against Tuberculosis,"
which has met with such general support and encouragement. The
reduction of the preventable mortality from Consumption is a
matter to which Medical Officers of Health have for many years
sought to awake public interest and concern, and the educational
force of the "Crusade" has already made it possible to adopt
certain measures. The action which the Vestry proposes to take
in this Parish will doubtless prove of value, and will probably pave
the way to the adoption of further preventive measures in the
future.
The Report of the Sanitary Inspector, which is appended to
this Report, constitutes, in my opinion, a satisfactory record of
sanitary work performed during the year.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
HENRY KENWOOD.