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Uncertified Deaths.—Ten deaths were uncertified, they were
all submitted to the Coroner before being registered as having
probably died from the following causes :—
Hœmatemesis 1
Apoplexy 2
Heart Disease 3
Pneumonia 1
Syncope 2
Bronchitis 1
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Sanitary Proceedings.—Table VI. in the Appendix contains
a summary of the sanitary works that have been carried out
during the past year; from this it will be seen that 6,364
houses and premises were inspected, these figures represent
a very large amount of work done in the sanitary supervision
of dwelling houses. During four months of the year three
additional inspectors were appointed to carry out this work,
owing to a possible advent of Cholera, and though it did not
attack us, there can be no doubt an immense amount of
benefit accrued from action taken on this account.
Twenty.nine houses were disinfected, fumigated and
cleansed after the occurrence of infectious disease; 18 houses
were so treated after Scarlet Fever, 2 after Small Pox, 5 after
Diphtheria, and four after Typhoid Fever. In no case was
there a recurrence of the disease after the use of these sanitary
measures.
I must refer the reader to the table for the figures in respect
of new sewers and branch drains constructed during the
year; and also for those relating to the abatement, removal
or abolition of nuisances, and for other sanitary works set
forth therein.
The Cowsheds and Slaughterhouses underwent the usual
annual inspection. They were all found in a satisfactory
condition, and the owners obtained a renewal of their licenses.
F. F. SUTTON, M.D.
Medical Officer of Health for Streatham and Tooting.