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OTHER DISEASES.
percentage of institutional deaths has increased by 20 per cent, in the case of persons, and by
over 50 per cent. in the case of males. The proportion has not altered materially in the case
of females.

OTHER DISEASES.
Epidemic Influenza.—Thirty-three deaths were entered during the year under this cause, as
compared with 23 in 1912. Last year's record was the highest since 1909, when 72 deaths were
recorded. The mortality rate last year was 0.23 per 1,000 (Table 41), or 0.07 higher than in
1912, but to the same extent below the average for 1908-12. The highest rate last year in any
Ward was that of Westbourne (0 41—015 above the average), and the lowest that of Church
(0.08—0-18 below the average).
Respiratory Diseases.—The deaths from bronchitis and the pneumonias numbered 337, 13
more than in 1912. Last year's record was the highest since 1909, when 372 deaths were
recorded. The mortality from these causes was 2.31, or 0.08 in excess of the average. The
maximum mortality was recorded in Church Ward (1913, 4.00—average, 1908-12, 3.31) and the
minimum in Lancaster Gate, West (1913, 0.51—average, 1'09).
Alcoholism.—Thirteen deaths (7 of males and 6 of females) were certified to have been due
to alcoholism (acute or chronic) last year, as compared with 9 (males, 3; females, 6) in 1912 and
12 (males, 5; females, 7) in 1911. The mortality was 0.09 last year, or 0.02 in excess of the
average. The highest mortality (0'31—0 27 in excess of the average) was recorded in Hyde
Park Ward, while in three Wards no death was attributed to this cause.