View report page

63
The deaths of persons from 20 to 40 years of age were
27 against 22 in the previous year, those between 40
and 60 numbered 40 as against 27, and those between 60
and 80 were 53 as against 45 enumerated in the last report.
The deaths of very aged persons, at 80 and upwards, have
decreased in the two years from 18 to 13. The oldest
person who died within the past year was an inmate of
the Almshouses in Garrat Lane, who had, at the time of
death, attained her 94th year. Another death at 91 is
found to be registered, and as many as 11 between 80 and
90 years of age.
Social Position.—Of the nobility and gentry it appears
that 10 have succumbed during the year; of the Professional
classes, 15; of the Middle and Trading classes, 114; while
amongst the Industrial and Labouring classes, with satisfaction
be it stated, 89 only have died !
The ratio of deaths to cases treated exclusively amongst
the Union Poor is somewhat high. The general table,
No. V. in the Appendix, will shew there were 118 cases of
recorded sickness and 13 deaths. In 1871 there were
172 cases and 9 deaths.
Inquests, Violent, Sudden and Uncertified Deaths.—
Ten inquests were held during the year, and verdicts
returned as follows:—"Natural—Disease of the chest;"
"Burns by her clothes taking fire accidentally," "Suicide
by shooting himself when of unsound mind; "Natural—
Exhaustion after drinking;" "Apoplexy through intemperance;"
"Suicide by poison when of unsound mind;"
"Mortal injuries by taking sulphuric acid in mistake for
rum, accidentally;" "Mortal injuries from falling into a
drain;" "Injuries from drinking hot water from a kettle;"
"Natural—Disease of the heart."
Two deaths were found to have been registered without
being certified by any medical testimony as to their causes.