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ZYMOTIC DEATH RATE.
The Zymotic Death Bate is a term commonly applied to the
rate of deaths from the seven principal zymotic complaints, viz.,
Small Pox, Measles, Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria, WhoopingCough,
Diarrhoea and " Fever," which latter includes Typhus,
Typhoid (or Enteric) and Paratyphoid Fevers.
During the year 8 deaths occurred from these complaints,
the Zymotic Death Eate being 0.17 per thousand of population.
PULMONAEY TTJBEECULOSIS.
The deaths occurring from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Consumption
or Phthisis) numbered 21. This is equal to a Death
Eate of 0.45 per thousand of population.
OTHEE EESPIEATOEY DISEASES.
The deaths from other diseases of the respiratory system
numbered 23. This gives a Death Eate of 0.49 per thousand
of population.
CANCEE.
The number of deaths from Cancer (malignant disease) was
57. The Death Eate from Cancer was 1.25 per thousand of
population.
INFLUENZA.
During the year 5 deaths occurred from Influenza, the
Death Eate being 0.10 per thousand of population.

A comparison between the Vital Statistics for the District
and those for England and Wales is shown by the subjoined
Table.