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Of the 70 deaths from whooping cough, 25 occurred in infants
under one year of age, and 19 in infants between one and two years
of age.
Of the 105 deaths from diarrhoea, 89 occurred in infants under
two years of age.
DISINFECTION.—This has been carefully attended to in all
instances of infectious diseases. 672 houses were disinfected; the
infected rooms fumigated by sulphur, and subsequently the windows
kept open to expose the rooms freely to the oxydising influence of the
open air. The walls of the rooms, where necessary, were stripped
and otherwise cleansed.
At the disinfecting oven 5298 articles were disinfected. The
Sanitary Officer, Inspector Lear, reports that he has been able to
secure the removal of 277 of the infected sick to the Asylums, and
that he has generally experienced little difficulty in obtaining their
removal.
Inspector Alexander reports that in 1845 premises conditions
dangerous to health were found, and notices served requiring their
abatement.
Much has been done to promote the health of the Parish, during
this year, more than in any previous year; more nuisances dangerous
to health have been abated; this is briefly indicated in Inspector
Alexander's report of the various improvements which have been made.
It is evidenced thereby, that a great deal has been done to render
dwellings more suitable for health. Some of the alterations were of
a structural character. For instance, to remove damp and other
dangerous conditions, 140 roofs were repaired; 582 drains were
repaired or replaced; 7 cesspools were discovered in the year, and
abolished. It may here he mentioned that cesspools have mostly
been eradicated, but they are now and then still found. A great deal
of attention has again been given for several years past to securing
the inhabitants improved closet accommodation—i.e., structures better
fitted, more cleanly and with proper water supply. 1083 closets were
thus cleansed and repaired, and water supply was restored or newly
laid on in 1009 closets.