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DEATHS IN RELATION TO AGE.
The total number of deaths analysed in the following table is, 1,818 as against
1,607 in 1910. The fact that the bulk of the deaths took place in the earlier and later
years of life will be noted. Owing to the fact of the alteration in grouping, the table
for 1910 cannot be given for comparison, but it may be mentioned that the deaths under
1 year in 1910 were 253—8 less than in 1911—and the deaths between 25 and
65, 665, fewer by 69 than in 1911, and those at 65 and upwards, 482, 79 less than
in 1911.
Age Periods. Under 1 year 1 and under 2 year 2 and under 5 years. 5 and under 15 years. 15 and under 25 years 25 and under 45 years. 65 and upwards At all ages
No. of Deaths 261 94 71 48 49 248 488 561 1,818
The extent to which each of the four divisions of the Borough shared in the deaths
of those aged over 65 in 1909, 1910 and 1911, is shown below :—
1909. 1910. 1911.
All Souls 146 101 140
St. Mary 166 147 161
Christ Church 190 141 159
St. John 114 93 101
Totals 616 482 561
Of the total, 155 at death were aged 65-70; 261, 70-80; 125, 80-90; and
20, 90-100. The outstanding causes of death were as follows:—
Cause. 1910. 1911.
Bronchitis and other respiratory diseases 114 158
Nephritis and Bright's Disease 24 13
Cancer 50 62
Tuberculosis . 13 14
Influenza 5 10
Violent deaths 7 16
A table showing the deaths that took place amongst infants under 1 year and
adults of 65 years and upwards in each of the four quarters of the year, is given below.
The effect produced by the excessive heat in the third quarter on infants is well
brought out; the fact that to the aged the colder quarters are the more trying is also
clearly shown.
January- April- July- October-
March. June. September. December. Total.
Infants under 1 year 62 58 85 56 261
Persons of 65 years and upwards 165 138 91 167 561