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it in the last quarter of 1855, also in 1856 and 1857.
And all be it observed took place precisely as the
Thames was getting worse.
In like manner the mortality from Fever and
Diarrhoea in metropolitan Surrey has fallen below that
of the rest of London.
And in the review of the year 1857, the RegistrarGeneral
observed that the reduction in the rate of mortality
"pervades the five groups (or parts of London) ;
but it is most remarkable in the South Districts."
The Medical Officer of Health for Bermondsey in
his report for June last, refers to the great healthiness
of his district.
Dr. McWilliam, who has the charge of 800 Custom
House Officers constantly engaged on the river, has
shewn in an analysis of the health of his men for ten
years, that Fever, Diarrhoea, and Cholera, are extremely
rare amongst them. During the last month of June,
he records only 5 cases of Diarrhoea, in the whole force
of 1700, including both Water-Guard and Water-side
men.
During June last, when the Thames was foulest,
and the temperature of the water not 60° only, but often