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RESPIRATORY DISEASES.
As a result of the very severe winter the number of deaths, 264, due to
bronchitis, pneumonia, and other diseases of the organs of respiration was
exceptionally large, higher in fact by 105 than the figure (159) for 1928.
The death rate was 2.40 per 1,000. In 1928 the rate was 1.43.
The greatest number of deaths occurred in the first quarter of the year.
The number of death certified to be due to bronchitis was 88, as against 46
in 1928. Of this number 54 were amongst persons aged 65 and upwards, and 23
amongst those of the age group 45—65.
The deaths attributed to pneumonia numbered 154, and as in the case of
bronchitis the later age groups contributed the greatest numbers, though 30 of the
deaths occurred amongst children under 2 years of age.
The number of cases of pneumonia notified was 92. Of the patients 28 were
aged 25—45, the other age periods contributing smaller numbers. Further
particulars with regard to distribution of the cases, both in relation to age and
residence will be found in the table on page 66.
CANCER OR MALIGNANT DISEASE.
The number of deaths due to cancer was 197, and the death rate 1.7 per
1,000 of the population. In 1928 the total was 151, and the death rate 1.3 per
1,000 of the population.
Information with regard to the age at which death occurred and situation of
the disease, is given in the following tables :—