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Class IV.—Constitutional Diseases.
The deaths from diseases in this group numbered 431, being 21 per
cent, of the total number of deaths.
Of these, 193 were due to Phthisis and 111 to other tubercular diseases,
as Tubercular Meningitis, Tabes Mesenterica and General Tuberculosis, these
diseases thus accounting for 14.7 per cent, of the deaths from all causes,
and it is probable that many of the deaths ascribed to Marasmus, Debility
and Convulsions were also of a Tubercular nature.
The death-rate from Phthisis was for Fulham 1.66, for London 1.88, for
Kensington 1.42, for Hammersmith 1.40 and for Chelsea 1.82.
103 deaths were registered from Cancer, 68 being of persons of 45
years and upwards.
Rheumatic Fever was responsible for three deaths, and Chronic Rheumatism
and Gout for four.
Class V.—Developmental Diseases.
From diseases of this class 161 deaths were registered, 90 being of
infants from premature birth and atelectasis, or non-inflation of the lungs,
and 62 deaths were returned as due to " old age."
Class VI.—Local Diseases.
The diseases of this group were responsible for 830 deaths or 40.4
per cent, of the total number, the following being the principal classes: —
I. —DISEASES OF NERVOUS SYSTEM.
From these there were 186 deaths, 62 being from Apoplexy, 14 from
Insanity and General Paralysis of the Insane, and 41 from Convulsions.
2.- DISEASES OF THE HEART AND BLOOD VESSELS.
105 deaths were ascribed to diseases of the circulatory system.
3. DISEASES OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
From these diseases, Phthisis being excluded, there were 350 deaths, or
17 per cent, of the deaths from all causes being 115 below the average for
the last 3 years allowing for the increase in population. Of these Pneumonia
was responsible for 154, and Bronchitis for 186 deaths.