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occurred were: 5—15 1, (1.2 percent.); 15—25, 11 (13,5 per cent.); 25—45, 31
(38.2 per cent.); 45—65, 32 (39.2 per cent.); 65 and over, 6 (7.4 per cent.)
The subject of phthisis is further discussed in connection with the notification
and prevention of tuberculosis.
The following table gives the figures for each of the years from 1925. It may
be noted that though there have been occasional rises the tendency has all the time
been downwards. The reasons for this will be discussed later.

RESPIRATORY DISEASES.
The number of deaths due to bronchitis, pneumonia, and other diseases of the
organs of respiration was 166. This is higher by 33 than the figure (133) for 1930.
The death-rate was 1.6 per 1,000. In 1930 the rate was 1.2.
The number of deaths certified to be due to bronchitis was 41. Of this number
25 were amongst persons aged 65 and upwards, and 9 amongst those of the group
45—65.
The deaths traceable to pneumonia numbered 106, and, as in the case of
bronchitis, the later age groups contributed the greatest numbers, though 22 of
the deaths occurred amongst children under 2 years of age.
The number of cases of pneumonia notified in 1931 was 80. Further particulars
with regard to distribution of the cases, both in relation to age and residence, will
be found in the table on page 78. Visits were paid to each of the notified cases,
and any assistance possible in the way of removal to hospital or nursing (under the
Council's arrangement with the Paddington and Marylebone Nursing Association)
offered.
CANCER OR MALIGNANT DISEASE.
The number of deaths due to cancer was 189 and the death-rate 1.9 per 1,000
of the population. These figures are higher than those for 1930, when the deaths
numbered 170 and the rate was 1.5 per 1,000.
Information with regard to the situation of the disease and the age at which
death occurred is given in the following tables:—