Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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The Meteorology of the year was as follows:—
1885. | Temperature. Average. | Difference from average of 44 years. | Humidity (Saturation= 100.) | Height of Barometer. | Rain in inches. | Difference from average of 71 years. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Year | 48.6 | -00.8 | 81 | 29.7 | 24.0 | -1.28 |
First Quarter (Jan., Feb., March) | 40.3 | +0.3 | 83 | 29.7 | 5.2 | +0.26 |
Second Quarter (April, May, June) | 52.4 | -0.5 | 75 | 29.7 | 5.8 | +0.01 |
Third Quarter (July, Aug., Sept.) | 59.1 | -1.1 | 76 | 29.8 | 5.5 | -1.80 |
Fourth Quarter (Oct., Nov., Dec,) | 42.8 | -1.7 | 87 | 29.7 | 7.3 | +0.25 |
Hence the mean temperature of the whole year was somewhat
below the average; the first quarter being slightly above, the
other quarters below. This has an important influence upon the
mortality; for a mild winter diminishes, while a cold winter
increases, the deaths from pulmonary diseases; and a warm
summer increases, and a cold summer diminishes, the deaths
from diarrhoea.
I have the honour to remain.
Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
J. W. GRIFFITH, M.D.
May, 1886.