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Zymotic Death Rate.
The Zymotic Death Rate is a term commonly applied to
the rate of deaths from the seven principal zymotic complaints,
viz.: Smallpox, Measles, Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria, Whooping
Cough, Diarrhoea, and "Fever," which later includes Typhus,
Typhoid (or Enteric) and Paratyphoid Fevers.
During the year 12 deaths occurred from these complaints,
the Zymotic Death Rate being 0.20 per thousand of population.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
The deaths occurring from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Consumption
or Phthisis) numbered 29. This is equal to a Death
Rate of 0.49 per thousand of population.
Other Respiratory Diseases.
The deaths from other diseases of the respiratory system
numbered 82. This gives a Death Rate of 1.39 per thousand
of population.
Cancer.
The deaths from Cancer (malignant disease) were 71
(42 males and 29 females). The Death Rate from Cancer was
therefore 1.21 per thousand of population.
Influenza.
During the year 16 deaths occurred from Influenza, the
Death Rate being 0.27 per thousand of population.