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86
The deaths from cancer and other tumours numbered 101,
nearly the same as in 1891, and exceeded the average by
9. Deaths from diseases of the digestive organs were less,
but those from diseases of the urinary organs showed a
somewhat marked rise numbering 79. The deaths under
the heading of premature birth, congenital defects, and
lowered vitality very slightly exceeded the average, and
those from violence were excessive to the amount of 3.
Inquests. The next Table gives particulars of the number
of inquests held with the verdicts found.
There were 137 such enquiries held during the year.
In 71 the verdicts were deaths from natural causes, in 17
the causes of death were accidental, 12 were cases of
suicide, 5 come under the head of homicide, and in 2 open
verdicts were returned.