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Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
There were two cases of Ophthalmia Neonatorum during the
year. Both were removed to hospital where one died of Erysipelas
and Congenital Disease of the heart; the other died of Toxaemia.
Analysis of Cases in stated Age Groups.
Years Scarlet Fever Diphtheria
Under 1 0 0
1 1 0
2 6 3
3 5 4
4 3 6
5—9 24 19
10—14 9 10
15—19 2 0
20—34 7 7
35—44 0 4
45—64 0 4
65 and upwards 0 0
57 57
Cancer.
There were 31 deaths from various forms of Cancer.
The age groups were.—
Years. M. F.
15—34 1 1
35—44 0 1
45—64 5 6
65—74 7 7
75—84 1 2
The sites of the disease were:—
Liver 2
Stomach 7
Colon 2
Rectum 2
Prostate 2
Breast 6
Cervix 1
Pancreas 2
Leg 1
Anus 1
Mandible 1
Glands of neck 1
Ovary 1
Testis (Sarcoma) 1
Spinal cord (Sarcoma) 1