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being under five years of age), 4 from Emphysema, 3 from
Pleurisy, and 6 from other diseases.
Digestive System.—There were 65 deaths from diseases of
this system, equal to a rate of .62 per 1,000. Of this number.
Enteritis were responsible for 6, 4 of whom were under five
years of age, 13 to Appendicitis, 11 to Obstruction of Intestine,
and 1 to other diseases of the Intestines, 4 to Cirrhosis of the
Liver, and 5 to other diseases of the Liver. 2 to Peritonitis, 13
to Ulcer of Stomach and Duodenum; 7 to other diseases of the
Stomach, and 3 to other diseases of the Digestive System.
Lymphatic System.—There were five deaths from diseases
affecting this system during the year.
Urinary System.—Thirty-eight deaths, equal to a rate of
36 per 1,000, occurred from diseases affecting this system. 23
were from Bright's Disease, 8 from diseases of the Bladder and
Prostate, 3 from Acute Nephritis, 1 from Calculus, and 3 from
ill-defined causes of the Urinary system.
Reproductive System.—There were only 3 deaths due to
diseases of the Generative Organs. Seven deaths were attributed
to diseases of Parturition.
Bones and Joints.— There were three deaths from diseases
of bones and joints.
Integumentary System.—There were 4 deaths from diseases
of Integumentary System.
External Causes.—There were 48 deaths given as due to
causes grouped under this heading; 35 were the result of accident
or negligence, 2 from Homicide, and the remaining 11 were
from Suicide.
Two babies died through suffocation by being overlaid in
bed. 6 cases were from Drowning, 3 from Burns and Scalds,
while accidents on railways, in vehicular traffic and in building
operations, falls, etc., were responsible for 24 deaths.
The suicides were 5 from Poisoning, 2 by Hanging or
Strangulation, 2 by Drowning, 1 by Cut or Stab, and 1 by
Precipitation from elevated places.
Ill. - Defined Causes.— There were no deaths requiring
inclusion under this heading in 1926.