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85
Uncertified deaths.—Seven deaths were uncertified, which
were all submitted to the Coroner before being registered as
having probably died from the following causes:—
Bronchitis 3
Convulsions 2
Heart Disease 1
Laryngismus 1
7
Sanitary Proceedngs.—An abstract of the Sanitary works of
the year will be found in Table VI. in the Appendix. On
referring to this Table it will be seen that the zeal and
diligence manifested in the inspection of dwelling-houses in
the year 1883 were fully maintained, and that no less than
4,944 houses and premises were inspected; numerous defects
were brought to light and corrected, 3 33 notices were served
for the abatement of nuisances. The fig ures in respect of overcrowding,
abolished cesspools, new and repaired waterclosets,
trapped, and obstructed drains, new dust-bins, pig nuisances,
and the removal of accumulations of offal, manure, &c., are
high as compared with last year, and show that great activity
prevailed in this direction.
Thirty-two houses were fumigated, disinfected, and cleansed
after the occurrence of contagious diseases; 16 were so
treated after Scarlet fever, 6 after Small-pox, 6 after Typhoid,
3 after Diphtheria, and 1 after Puerperal fever, and in no
instance was there a recurrence of the disease.
I think great credit is due to Mr. Phemister, the Inspector
of Nuisances, for the very efficient manner in which these
Inspections and other Sanitary works were carried out.
The Bakehouses, Cowsheds and Slaughterhouses were duly
inspected, improved where required, and the necessary
licenses were granted or renewed.
F. F. SUTTON, M.D.
Medical Officer of Health fur Streatham Tooting.