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The 22 deaths from venereal affection (Syphilis, etc.)
are the only other point calling for note In the class of
zymotic diseases.
Classes II. and III.—Parasitic and Dictitic Diseases.
13 deaths were registered in the classes from chronic
Alcoholism, hut no death was registered from Delirium
Tremens.
Class II'.—Constitutional Diseases.
Of the total 902 deaths under this claSs, 317 were due
to Cancer, 363 to Phthisis, and 131 to Tubercular
Meningitis and other forms of Tuberculosis.
Class V.—Developmental Diseases.
The total number of deaths in this class was 302,
consisting of 122 from Premature Birth, 150 from Old
Age, and 30 from Atelectasis and Congenital Malformations.
Class VI.—Local Diseases.
1. Diseases of the Nervous System caused 343 deaths,
including 28 from Convulsions, 178 from Apoplexy,
and 16 from Epilepsy.
2. 497 deaths were due to diseases of the Circulatory
System.
3. The diseases of the Respiratory Organs caused 884
deaths (413 from Bronchitis and 178 from
Pneumonia).