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177
0.69 per 1,000 inhabitants. The number of deaths in
the preceding year was 76.
In London there were 2,546 deaths, equivalent to
a rate of 0.60, the annual average rate during the
preceding decennium having been 0.72.
Influenza caused 96 deaths—61 in St. Mary's and
35 in St. John's Sub-district—equivalent to a rate of
0.80 per 1000 inhabitants. 87 of the deaths occurred
during the first quarter of the year.
In London the deaths directly ascribed to influenza
were 2,264 as compared with 2,336 and 652 in 1891
and 1890 respectively. A large number of deaths
really due to influenza are certified under other names
especially under bronchitis and pneumonia.
Disinfection.
The disinfection of premises, of small articles
of clothing, and of furniture, was, as hitherto, done
without charge by the Sanitary Department. Bedding,
carpets, and woollen fabrics belonging to the poor
are cleansed and disinfected by Messrs. Armfield at
the cost of the parish.
During the year 450 cwt. 3 qrs. 5 lbs. were thus
disinfected by that firm, involving an expenditure of
£676 3s. 7d. A further sum of £39 18s. 5d. was
paid for chemicals and carbolic soap, thus raising the
cost incurred by the Sanitary Department for disinfection
to the sum of £716 2s. 0d.