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It will be observed that 294 deaths were registered as
occurring under one year of age, which is equal to 34 per
cent. of the gross mortality; in the two preceding years the
proportion was 37 per cent. Between 1 and 5 years the
number of deaths registered was 227; in all, under 5 years
of age, 521, or 60 per cent. of the total number, which is
precisely identical with the results similarly obtained last
year.
Fifteen persons are recorded as having died above 80
years of age, the age of the males was respectively 80, 81,
83, 84; and of the females 80, 81, 82, 82, 84, 85, 85, 86,
87, 88, 88. The females invariably present the most
numerous instances of longevity, the laborious nature of
most masculine occupations, added to the risks inherent to
exposure during inclement weather, and the liability to
accident, apparently being more inimical to prolonged life
than the continuous anxieties of family cares and domestic
duties.
Social Position.—The following Table gives the rank or
position in life of the persons whose deaths were registered
as occurring during 1875, together with the relative
proportions per cent. of the whole number of deaths.
per cent.
Nobility and Gentry 12 1.7
Professional Class 40 4.5
Middle and Trading Class 84 9.5
Industrial and Labouring Class 731 84.3
Total 867 100.0
Zymotic or Epidemic Diseases.-The mortality from
this class of diseases amounted in the aggregate to 196, as
detailed in the following Table, to which is appended the
corresponding numbers for the preceding year, 1874.