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There has been an increase in the deaths from these diseases,
the figures being 320, against 252 in the previous year, and 319
the average for the last ten years. This gives a zymotic death-rate
of 2.56.
The total number of deaths from notifiable diseases, viz.,
scarlet fever, diphtheria, typhus fever, and enteric fever, was 23,
compared with 31 in 1912, and for the non-notifiable, viz., measles,
whooping cough, and diarrhœa, 297 compared with 221 in the
previous year.
Senile Mortality.
The number of deaths over 65 years of age in 1913 was 504,
compared with 516 in 1912.
Death Certification.
There were no uncertified deaths in 1913.
Small-pox.
There were no deaths from this cause in 1913.
Measles.
There were 88 deaths due to this disease, which is 11 below the
average for the last ten years, and 13 below the number for 1912.
The deaths occurred in quarters as follows, viz. :-29, 43,13, 3.
Diarrhœa.
Table H shows the connection between the meteorological
conditions and deaths from this disease. The most important
factor in the prevention of diarrhœa is undoubtedly breast-feeding.
If young children are breast-fed and given reasonable care, their
chances of life are four or five times, and according to some authorities
ten times, as great as children artificially fed, even when this
is done under favourable conditions.