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parts which are still deficient in drainage. Burlington Road, Fulham
Fulham New Town Stanley Road, Fulham Fields; also Lillie Road'
imperatively demand prompt attention; indeed, unless a better outlet
for the mass of wretched houses and streets in the neighbourhood of
the Old Greyhound be speedily formed, Cholera, or some other
fearful Epidemic, will assuredly lay its grip upon that miserable
locality.
With the exception of Scarlet Fever, no disease of an Epidemic
character prevailed amongst us during 1870. This disease was
prevalent throughout the country, and we have felt its consequences,
theugh not to any serious extent. Notwithstanding the great heat
and drought of the summer months, Diarrhoea did not contribute a
serious amount to our mortality. The total number of deaths in the
Fulham District registered in the 52 weeks ending December 31st,
1870, was 1565, and the number of births 2337. Out of the 1565
deaths, Small Pox caused 4, Measles 46, Scarlet Fever 136, Diptheria
5, Whooping Oough 47, Fevers of various types 28, Diarrhoea 114, and
Violence, 35. The deaths in Public Institutions have been 107.
63 Inquests have been held. 440 children died under one vear of age,
and 307 persons had reached 60 years and upwards.
Hoping this Report will oe satisfactory to you,
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Tour faithful Servant,
FREDK. J. BURGE,
Medical Officer of Health.
Hammersmith,
September 13th, 1871.