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In conclusion, it will be seen from the above Report, that the
health of the district may be considered as fairly satisfactory.
The Mortality is considerably less than the average, and compares
most favourably with London. The Death-rate is lower than any of
the past 18 years, excepting 1894.
The Zymotic Death-rate is also diminished, and is lower than any
of the past four years' record, except 1894, but is identical with the
average for the previous 18 years.
The amount of sickness is difficult to gauge, but there has been
a considerable decrease in the infectious disease, which I think is a
matter for congratulation, and I hope in my next year's Report, to be
able to record a further improvement in that respect, considering the
valuable help we shall be afforded by the Isolation Hospital.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
A. F. PESKETT,
Medical Officer of Health.
Ley ton, Februai-y 16th, 1896.