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CLASS V.—DEVELOPMENTAL DISEASES.
From diseases of this class 211 deaths were registered, 147 being
due to premature birth, atelectasis or non-inflation of the lungs and
congenital deformities, and 64 deaths were ascribed to “old age.”
CLASS VI.—LOCAL DISEASES.
The diseases of this group were responsible for 1,119 deaths, or
45 per cent. of the total number, the following being the principal
classes : —
1.— DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.
From these there were 177 deaths, 64 being from Apoplexy, 15
from Insanity and General Paralysis of the Insane, and 37 from
Convulsions.
2. — DISEASES OF THE HEART AND BLOOD VESSELS.
117 deaths were ascribed to diseases of the circulatory system.
3. — DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
From these diseases, Phthisis being excluded, there were 502
deaths, or 20.1 per cent, of the deaths from all causes, being 41 above
the average for the last six years, allowing for the increase of the
population. Of these 265 were ascribed to Bronchitis and 211 to
Pneumonia.
4. — DISEASES OF THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM.
Thirteen deaths were registered in this class, seven being due to
diseases of parturition.

Or one death to every 352 birth;.