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the rest of the world by the Epping Forest and the valley of the
Lea, is not only favourable to our general health, but greatly
diminishes our liability to the invasion of epidemic disease.
During the decennium 1885-94 the mean annual death-rate
for all England was 18.9 per 1,000, and 16.7 per 1,000 for the
Eegistration County of Essex.
One of the deceased strangers committed suicide in the
forest, whilst three other deaths were due to accidental violence.
All the deaths were certified by medical men. Coroner's inquests
were held in seven cases of sudden death. No illegitimate
children figured on the death-roll.
Seasonal Mortality.
Six deaths were registered during the first quarter of the
year, five during the second quarter, ten during the third, and
tour during the last quarter. The death-rate was much below
the average during the first, second, and fourth quarters of the
year.
Average Duration of Life.
The average age of the 25 deceased inhabitants was 32.7
years, against 40.7 years in 1896, and 37.3 years in 1895.
Mortality at Different Ages.
Under 1 year 8 deaths
1 to 5 years 2 „
5 to 15 years 2 „
15 to 25 years — „
25 to 65 years 8 n
65 and upwards 5 ,,
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