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of death. The assumed causes of death not being based
on reliable data, are not here given, but were stated to be
from natural causes.
Disease and Mortality amongst the Union Poor.—
The number of persons treated during the past year has
increased, 20 cases of Small Pox were attended, 18 cases
of Fever, 4 of Scarlatina and 3 of Erysipelas. Of the
total number of 905 cases attended, 20 died, which is
rather more than 5 per cent, of the cases treated. It will
be observed that the deaths were caused chiefly by diseases
of the tubercular class, hence the relatively high mortality.
The details of the Sanitary Works carried out during
the year are given in the combined summary; and I have,
in conclusion, to express my best thanks to the Battersea
Local Committee and the Board generally for the
support accorded to me in carrying out the duties of the
office I have the honour to hold.
W. H. KEMPSTER,
Medical Officer of Health
for Eastern Battersea.
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