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CLASS VI.—Respiratory Diseases (267).—This class was
the cause of 267 deaths, equal to 15'8 per cent. of the total deaths
from all causes. The highest number of deaths occurred during
the seventh week. (See Chart A). Bronchitis and Pneumonia
were the most fatal, particularly to children under 5 years of
age. (See Table 14).
CLASS VII.—Digestive Diseases (190).—To this class 190
deaths, or 11.2 per cent. of the total deaths, were assigned ; 105 of
these occurred to children under 1 year. Cirrhosis of the
Liver was the certified cause of 25 deaths, compared with 17 in
1904.
CLASS VIII.—Diseases of Urinary Organs (57).—Fiftyseven,
or 3.4 per cent. of the total deaths were recorded in this
class.
CLASS IX.—Diseases of Generative Organs (5).—Only 5
deaths were registered in this group.
CLASS X.—General or Constitutional Diseases (298).—
Of the 298, or 17.6 per cent. of the total deaths due to disease
in this class, Old Age claimed 151 of the total, Premature Birth
was the certified cause of 57, and Alcoholism 11, compared with
8 in the previous year.*
CLASS XI.—Accidents (32).—Thirty-two fatal accidents
occurred, 3 of which were due to overlaying.
CLASS XII.—Violence, Suicides, &c. (11).—Nine suicides
and 2 other violent deaths occurred in the Borough.
NOTE:—Chart B contains a diagramatic comparison of
deaths occurring in various groups.
Inquests:-One hundred and ten inquests were held during
the year and a post mortem examination made in 63 instances.
* See Circular re Alcoholism (Appendix 2).