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Whooping Cough was fatal to 7. This number
is 13 less than in the former year. The RegistrarGeneral,
in his Summary for the year 1881, says
"The death-rate from Whooping Cough was the lowest
on record in London; only 1,961 deaths having been
attributed to it, whereas there would have been 3,144
had the mortality been at the average rate of the;
preceding 10 years."
Fever.—This includes Typhus, Typhoid, Simple
Continued Fever and Remittent Fever. 16 deaths
were registered from this class of disorders. 1 was
due to Typhus Fever, 13 to Typhoid Fever, and 2 to
Simple Continued Fever.
Diarrhœa.—10 deaths were caused by this malady,
all in young children.
Diseases of the Respiratory Organs, including
Consumption, destroyed 117. This number is 33 less
than in the preceding year.
Diseases of the Heart.—30 deaths were due to this
complaint, against 38 of the previous year.
Cancer proved fatal to 10 persons.
The deaths from all other causes, with the ages at
death, will be found fully detailed in the table at the
end of my Report.