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For many reasons it is preferable to combine the mortalities
from "phthisis" and "other tubercular diseases." The combined
mortalities compare thus:—
MORTALITIES FROM ALL TUBERCULAR DISEASES.
1868-72. 1895-99.
Mean 3.21 1.73
Maximum 3.30 1.82
Minimum 3.11 1.52
The reduction in the mortality during the second period was
equal to 46 per cent.
I am at the present time engaged on inquiries as to the
prevalence in the Parish of "cancer," and the tubercular diseases,
The foregoing figures show that there is a promise of a very
useful investigation It is probable that the work will not be
complete before the issue of the next census returns, and, indeed,
there will be considerable advantage in delaying its issue until after
that event.
The Annual Reports of the Metropolitan Asylums Board
and of the Water Examiner are not yet published, and I have,
therefore, been unable to deal with the subjects of hospital work
and water supply.
I have in each report alluded to the inadequate office
accommodation. I can only say that the same becomes each year
less sufficient, and that the work of the Department suffers considerably
in consequence. During the year, the only change in
the Permanent Staff was the appointment of Mr. Mitchell to carry
out the Registration of Houses let in lodgings. All the Members
of the Staff have worked well during the year under review.