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Kensington 1891

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington]

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(50, 27 and 45 in 1888-89-90),; between one" year and sixty
years, 214 (143, 147 and 179 in 1888-89-90); and at sixty years
and upwards 238 (162, 153, and 170 in 1888-89-90). Five
inquests were held, the causes of death in all of the cases
were natural.

Summary of Causes of Death.

DISEASES.Under 1 year.Between 1 year, and 60.60 and upwards.Total.
Nervous System, diseases of (including Apoplexy and Epilepsy)...214162
Circulatory System, Diseases of...171734
Respiratory System, Diseases of566112183
Tubercular Diseases, including Phthisis4565...110
Digestive System, Diseases of...5510
Urinary System, Diseases of...16622
Convulsions4......4
Delirium Tremens...4...4
Premature Birth2......2
Inanition4...4
Spina Bifida1:::...1
Gangrene...112
Syphilis1113
Cancer...6713
Erysipelas...325
Pyœmia (non-traumatic)...1...t
Tumour1......1
Measles...1...1
Whooping-cough41...5
Diarrhoea4217
Enteric Fever...1...1
Influenza......22
Metritis...112
Rheumatism......11
Pernicious Anæmia......11
Privation...1...1
Abscess...1...1
Senile Decay......4040
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The Infirmary, it may be mentioned, is in process of
enlargement by the addition of extensive new buildings,
fronting upon the Marloes Road, and will, when completed, be
second to none in accommodation or otherwise, among the
Poor Law Infirmaries of the Metropolis.