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72. The River Ward, North, again had the highest diarrhoea
death rate; Dockyard, St. George's, the Plumstead Wards,
and Eltham shew an improved rate, St. Mary's and River
Ward an increased rate, compared with 1901.
73. Table XIV. shews that 19 out of 44 deaths from
diarrhoea occurred in September, and 8 in October.
The temperature, 3 ft. below the ground reached the highest
point—61.64—in the third week in July.
74. Leaflets on the feeding of infants are now distributed
largely by clergymen at baptisms, and in other ways as
opportunity is found.
No general arrangements have yet been made by which a
copy can be sent to each mother after the birth of a child.
75. Erysipelas.—There were 58 cases of Erysipelas compared
with 72 and 98 in the two preceding years. The case
rate from this cause, 0.47, is the lowest on record. There were
no deaths.
76. Puerperal Fever.—There were only 2 cases of Puerperal
Fever notified, compared with 8 and 11 in the two preceding
years. The case rate was 002, and the death rate (one death)
0.00, both beiDg the lowest on record.