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90
46 between 65 and 70 years.
70 „ 70 „ 80 „
35 „ 80 „ 90 „
1 at 90 years.
1 at 96 years.
1 at 98 years.
a total of 154 deaths, of which 45 occurred at the Workhouse.
47 were certified as having died from "old age and
decay of nature," and the remainder from diseases, chiefly
of the heart and lungs.
Certification of Causes of Death.
Of the deaths registered in this District the causes
were certified by registered Medical Practitioners, or by
Coroners after inquest in every instance.
This is the fifth year in succession that no death in
St. Giles District has been returned as "uncertified."
In London, of the 89,689 deaths registered, 530, or 0.6
per cent were uncertified, being equal to the proportion
uncertified in each of the three preceding years.
In England and Wales, 10,647 cases, or 1.8 per cent.,
causes were not certified.
Deaths in Public Institutions
(within the District).
1.—The Parish Workhouse, Endell Street.
During 1899, the number of inmates was 597.
The number of deaths during the year amongst them
was as follows:—
1st Quarter 34
2nd Quarter 34
3rd Quarter 31
4th Quarter 35
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