The Sun.
London, England, 1851-05-22 00:00:00

HEALTH OF LONDON DURING TEE WEEK.
(From the Report of the Registrar-General.)
The rate of mortality that now prevails in London,
shows that scarcely any improvement in the health of
the population has taken place during the last seven
weeks; and it continues higher than is usually observed
in the middle of May. In the week ending last Satur-
day the number of deaths registered was 1,002; in the
ten corresponding weeks of 1841-50 it was generally
under 900; in the three instances in which it exceeded
that number it was 978, 969, and 1,033, and the average
was only 881. This average, when corrected for in-
crease of population, is 361; compared with which the
precept return exhibits an excess of 41. _

- A comparisonOitie last two weeks will show that
there is still an unusual mortality amongst persons of
tender years, and that though zymotic or epidemic di
eases have declined in their aggregate fatality from 263
deaths to 196, yet in the same period the class which
comprises the several diseases of the respiratory organ.,
exclusive of phthisis and hooping-cough, has risen from
157 to 176. Pneumonia remains at the same position as
in the previous week; bronchitis has increased from 60
to 72; asthma from 5 to 12; while phthisis in the tu-
bercular class exhibits little variation, having risen from
143 in the previous week to 153 in the last, and it does
not appear to be influenced by aggravating causes to the
same extent as other complaints which have become
more fatal under their operation. Affections of the
respiratory organs generally, at present, show a morta-
lity considerably above the average.
Two deaths were recorded last week, of which intem•
perance is stated to have been the cause; besides another
case in which fatal disease seems to have been the fruit
of habitual drinking.

STATE OF TWE WEATHER DURING THE PAST WEEK.
SUNDAY.—The sky was for the most part free from cloud
till near noon, and overcast during the remainder of the day;
cumuli, cirrostrati, and fleecy clouds. Electricity—Nothing
was shown at any examination.
MONDAY.—The sky, with slight exceptions, was covered
with cloud throughout the day; cirrostratus. A shower of
rain fell at noon. Electricity—Negative, and active at neon.
TUESDAY.—The sky was overcast till near- noon, and
three-fourths covered during the remainder of the day ;
cumulostrati, cirrostrati, and scud. Electricity—Nothing
was shown throughout the day.
WEDNESDAY.—The sky was covered with cloud till 5 P.m.,
and .clear afterwards; cirrostratus. Electricity—Nothing
was Mown throughout the day.
THURSDAY.—The sky was generally free from cloud
throughout u e
during the morning; three-fourths covered till the evening,
glehaoruatttihiieghdta.
night. Electricity—Positive, and tension strong
rainAy.— The sky was clear during the morning, and
covered with cloud afterwards; cumuli, cumulostrati, and
light clouds. Electricity—Positive, and tension moderate
during the afternoon.
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SATURDAY.—The sky was overcast till 4 r 31., and
generally clear afterwards cirrostratus. Electricity--Nothing
mmeaTasnth'ereading at 9h. P.M. was 49.2° • the mean readings at
of
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the Royal Observatory for the same' times were 52•6 Q, and
pwlaascesd3o.nvt;heanmdatinhe-
-47.6° respectively.
tahnledliegrciearnendaisinneggd to 29.E3 by the end of the week.
(Pi)

Diseases3tA ...•196
Yivsl.
17
M TALITY in the METROPOLIS.
NUMBER OF DEATHS FROM ALL CAUSES REGISTERED IN
EpideinillEC, Nv EE K
Endemic,E bT Dal.
nlidG
e g is
oAnTt tra RDo Au Y' s
Diseases of Uncertain Seat ... ... ...
... 42
Tubercular Diseases ... ••• ••• --- ... 223
Diseases of the Brain, Nerves, and Senses...
... 120
Diseases of the Heart and Blood-vessels ...
... 39
Diseases of the Lungs, and other Organs of

Respiration ... ...
... ••• ••• ... 176
Diseases of the Stomach, Liver, and other Organs

of Digestion...
Diseases of the Kidneys, &c. .• ,
Childbirth, Diseases of the Uterus, &c. ...
DiSeases of the Joints, Bones, and Muscles
Diseases of the Skin, &c. ... ... ...
Malformations... •••
Premature Birth •., ...
Atrophy ••• ••• ••• ••• lie
Old Age ... •.• ..
Sudden ... ... ... ... ... ...
Violence, Privation, Cold, and Intemperance
Causes not specified ... ... ••• •••

••• ••• 52
••• ••• 7
••• 3

... 0

... 44

DEATHS FHoisl ALL CALSES 1,002
Population Deaths in corre- Deatti
Enumerated, sponding iweek in the
1841. of 1850. Week.
West Districts... 301,189 . . 140 ... 165
North Districts.. 376,568 .. 189 ... 186
Central Districts 374,199 ... 144 ... 171
East Districts ... 393,067 ... 166 ... 225
South Districts .. 503,346 ... 241 ... 255

Totals... ..... 1,948,369
Males ... ...
Females ...

880

... 1,002
... 555
... 447