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The cases and deaths from Diphtheria have increased considerably,
not only in this Parish, but in the Metropolis generally. It is an
extremely contagious disease, and its course is short and frequently
fatal.
The number of deaths arising from all causes in infants under
1 year of age was 416 ; 11 more than in last year.
180 deaths occurred at and above 60; 29 less than the preceding
year.
101 inquest deaths were registered in the Parish during the
year, 2 more than in 1887; 20 extra parochial inquests upon
parishioners were held.
50 deaths occurred from violence, 14 more than last year.
In 20 large English towns the mortality in 1888 was:—In
London, 18.5; Brighton, 16.1; Portsmouth, 18.8; Norwich, 29.2;
Plymouth, 22.3; Bristol, 16.9; Wolverhampton, 20.7; Birmingham,
17.8; Leicester, 18.3; Nottingham, 17.3; Liverpool, 20.3;
Manchester, 26.1; Salford, 21.1; Oldham, 20.3; Bradford, 17.1;
Leeds, 20.6; Sheffield, 20.5; Hull, 16.4; Sunderland, 18.1; and
Newcastle on-Tyne, 20.6.
In Edinburgh the mortality was 18; in Glasgow, 22.1; and in
Dublin, 25.3.
Registered Regulations.—During the year the regulations
relating to houses let in lodgings, when the landlord is nonresident,
have been carried out. They are very useful in abating
nuisances which are not included in the Nuisances Removal Act;
but in many cases, the landlords let the houses to one person, who
sub-lets, thereby taking the houses from the Register; so really defeating
the objects of the Regulations.
Slaughter-houses.—These were inspected on November
4th. They were 14; 6 in the Upper Wards, and 8 in the Lower,
and kept by the same number of butchers. They were found to be
in very good order.