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number 10 were non-residents who died in the Charing
Cross Hospital, so that only 4 belonged to the
Parish.
The Registrar-General in his Annual Summary
for the year 1882, says: " In London Diphtheria
appears to have been more than usually fatal."
Whooping Cough was fatal to 13, this number was
6 more than in the previous year.
Fever.—This includes Typhus, Typhoid, Simple
Continued Fever, and Remittent Fever. 5 deaths
were registered from this class of disorders, they were
all due to Typhoid Fever, and 3 out of the 5 occurred
in the Charing Cross Hospital, in non-residents. The
Relieving Officer sent 6 cases of this disease to the
Asylum Hospitals.
Diarrhcea.—7 deaths were caused by this malady,
6 of which were in young children.
Diseases of the Respiratory Organs, including
Consumption, destroyed 139. This number is 22
more than in the preceding year.
Diseases of the Heart.—40 deaths were due to
this complaint, against 30 of the previous year.
CANCER proved fatal to 16 persons.
The deaths from all other causes, with the ages at
death, will be found fully detailed further on.