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The professional classhad a much larger share of the mortality
than usual in 1883. In the mortality table already introduced
it will be observed that the Zymotic diseases as usual fell
most heavily on the industrial class, although diphtheria was
more than usually fatal among the other classes. Tubercular,
nervous and respiratory diseases and violence were most
fatal amongst the inferior classes, whilst from the other
diseases the better classes suffered most severely.
Inquests, &c.—Nineteen inquests were held during 1883, a
very large number for this sub-district. The following were
the verdicts given by the several juries.
I. Natural.—Apoplexy, 1; Convulsions, 1; Hysteria, 1;
Paralysis, 1; Peritonitis, 1.
II. Accident.—Drowning, 5; Falls, 2.
III. Suicide.—By Drowning, 1; Hanging, 2; Shooting, 1.
IV. Found dead in river, 1; Found drowned, 1; Found
dead, 1.
The large number of deaths from drowning—eight in
number—ought to stimulate the police, both of the river and
shore to greater vigilance in preventing reckless boating on
the Thames. Special caution is required during the bridge
alterations which has temporarily increased the dangers of
passing up and down the river to a very great extent.
Not only is the passage room much decreased but the current
is rendered dangerously swift for small craft.
Six deaths were referred to the coroner and certified as
follows:—Convulsions, 2; Concussion of Brain, Diphtheria,
Pulmonary Disease, and Paralysis, 1 each. In these cases
of course no inquest was held.
Five deaths were registered from information received
an unqualified practioner, the following were stated to be
the causes of death:—Marasmus, 2; Convulsions, Meningitis
and Albuminuria, 1 each.