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Diphtheria.—Ten deaths from this complaint occurred in the
Parish, 4 of which were those of non-parishioners, who died in the
Charing Cross Hospital.
Whooping Cough.—No death in the Parish was due to this
disease, but 1 of a parishioner occurred outside.
Typhoid Fever.—No death was attributable to this malady.
Typhus Fever.—No death was attributable to this malady.
Diarrhœa.—Three deaths were recorded from this complaint,
2 of which were parishioners, and the other a non-parishioner,
which occurred in the Charing Cross Hospital.
The deaths from all causes, with the ages at death of those
who died in the Parish, and also of those parishioners who died in
institutions outside the district will be found fully detailed in Tables
2 and 6.
Influenza.
This disease was still amongst us in the early part of the year.
Three deaths occurred within the Parish, and 3 of parishioners
outside. At my suggestion, a leaflet was distributed in the Parish,
which pointed out the precautionary measures to be taken to guard
against the malady.
Inquests.
During the year 1892, there were held 60 inquests. The causes
which produced death were as follows:—
Natural causes 24
Pistol shot wound (suicide) 6
„ „ „ (murder) 1 7
Injuries received from falling downstairs 3
„ „ „ a falling frame whilst
at work 1
Injuries received from falling down the shaft
of a lift 1
Carried forward 36