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The Death-rate among Persons 60 years of age and
upwards.
The deaths of 264 old people were registered, which
gives 1 death for every 4-2 registered deaths.
The Workhouse, &c.
192 Persons died at the workhouse, Broad Street; 43
at Cleveland Street Sick Asylum; 14 at High gate Infirmary;
10 at Stock well, and 1 at Homerton Hospital; 1
at Darenth, and 7 at Caterham Asylums, making a total of
268 pauper deaths.
Uncertified Deaths.
The district compares favorably with many parts of the
Metropolis in the small number of uncertified deaths, that
is to say, deaths registered, but where the cause of death
is not certified by a legally qualified medical practitioner,
and those where the Coroner has deemed an inquest unnecessary.
There were 6 uncertified deaths in St. Giles, all infants,
but these were attended by medical students and midwives,
and did not die from neglect or from the friends refusing
to seek medical aid.
Inquests.
There were 77 Inquests held in the District; 22 of the
deaths occurred in St. George, Blooms bury, 37 in St. Giles
South, and 18 in St. Giles North.
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