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Zymotic Mortality.—There were 27 deaths, a percentage
of 18 of the total number of deaths against 19.6 in
the preceding year, due to the 7 principal zymotic
diseases, viz , Diphtheria 1, Typhoid Fever 3, Diarrhoea 13,
Measles 3, Whooping Cough 6, Puerperal Fever 1. The
zymotic death-rate was, therefore, 1.9 per 1,000 of the population,
against 24 in the preceding year; whilst that for
England and Wales was 2.2. The average rate for the
previous 10 years was 10.7 per cent. of the total number of
deaths, and 1.2 per 1,000 of the population.
Inquests held during the year on deaths that
have occurred in the Southgate District.—There were
9 inquests, and the causes of death were as follows:—
Natural Causes, 6; Accidental 3; and Suicide, 1.
Public Mortuary and Post Mortem Room.—I am
glad to report that a very adequate public mortuary and
separate post mortem room, the need of which for so long
a time has been felt in the district, have now been provided,
and arrangements made for inquests to be held at the
Council's Offices, much to the convenience of the Coroner
and all others concerned. It is a matter for congratulation
that post mortem examinations made in stable outbuildings,
and inquests held at public-houses will now be
a thing of the past.