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Parish of Streatham.
91
years, in view of the increased population, the number
being four more than during the year 1899, and nine
less than during 1898. Diseases of the Local and
Developmental classes show no great, variation from
averages of past years, the greatest being in diseases
of the Nervous system. Diseases of the Respiratory
system show an increase upon the previous year but a
reduction upon the next preceding year. Although
a better record is shown during the year under report,
a sad waste of life continues to be due to premature birth,
low vitality and congenital defects.
The number of deaths under one year of
Ages at Death. age was 184; under five 238; and, under
25, 298. In respect of each of these age periods great
reductions are shown compared with the previous year.
The "corrected" age classifications will be found upon
reference to Table III.
From old age, 57 deaths were recorded
senile Decay. in Streatham tham representing 7 .5 per cent of
the mortality from all causes, being in exactly the same
proportion as during the preceding year. Most of the
deaths were amongst females, 42 amongst that sex being
recorded and the remainder, numbering 15, amongst
males. At the ages of 65 years and upwards 237 deaths
were recorded.
The usual tabulated statement showing the distribution
amongst the sexes, and the various age periods of deaths
of persons at 70 years of age and upwards registered in
Streatham is here given.