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annual average number of deaths during the preceding
decennium was 54.
In London the rate was 0.40 for 1889 and 0.73
for the decennium 1879-1888.
Fever (Typhoid) caused 16 deaths — 8 in St. Mary's
and 8 in St. John's Sub-District—equivalent to an
annual rate of 0.14 per 1,000 inhabitants. The annual
average number of deaths during the preceding decennium
was 17.
In London the rate was 0.14 (the lowest yet
recorded), as compared with an annual average rate of
0 23 during the preceding decennium.
Diarrhoea caused 63 deaths—57 in St. Mary's and
6 in St. John's Sub-district—equivalent to an annual
rate of 0.54 per 1,000 inhabitants. The annual
average number of deaths from this disease during the
preceding decennium was 58.
In London the rate was 0.62 per 1,000 inhabitants
as compared with an annual average rate of 0.75
during the preceding decennium.
Disinfection.
The disinfection of premises and of small articles
of clothing and of furniture was, as hitherto, done
without charge by the Sanitary Inspectors. Bedding,
carpets, and large woollen fabrics belonging to the