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In this year the male exceeded the female births by 18, and
the birth-rate per 1,000 population was 34.5.
The following Table shows the number of Births registered in
the District during the last six years
Births.
Rate per 1,000
population.
1869
1,926
33.4
1870
2,030
35.2
1871
1,970
34.2
1872
2,041
35.4
1873
2,065
35.8
1874
2,086
36.2
The following Table shows the number of Deaths in each
sub-district, and the quarter when registered:—
Sub-Districts.
Population.
Ladyday.
Midsummer.
Michaelmas.
Christmas.
Total.
Limehouse
29.919
176
138
130
186
630
RatclifF
16,131
95
70
90
98
353
Shadwell & Wapping
11,640
67
36
69
63
235
Total
57,690
338
244
289
347
1,218
The principal causes of death in the Lady-day quarter were
Measles, Whooping Cough, Phthisis, Convulsions, and Inflammatory
Affections of the Lungs. The principal causes of death in
the Midsummer quarter were Phthisis, Bronchitis, and Pneumonia.
The principal causes of death in the Michaelmas quarter were
Scarlatina, Diarrhoea, Tubercular Diseases, and Convulsions.
The principal causes of death in the Christmas quarter were