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CLASS IV.—CONSTITUTIONAL DISEASES.
The number of deaths from diseases in this group were
365, being 16.6 per cent. of the total number of deaths. Of
these, 153 were due to Phthisis and 93 to other tubercular
diseases, as Tubercular Meningitis, Tabes Mesenterica and
General Tuberculosis, these diseases thus accounting for
11 per cent. of all the deaths; and it is probable that many
of the deaths ascribed to Marasmus, Debility and Con.
vulsions were also of a Tubercular nature.
Eighty-one deaths were registered from Cancer, 66 being
of persons of 45 years and upwards.
Rheumatic Fever was responsible for seven deaths, and
Chronic Rheumatism and Gout for six.
CLASS V.—DEVELOPMENTAL DISEASES.
From diseases of this class 162 deaths were certified,
112 being of infants from premature birth, atelectasis, or
non-inflation of lungs, and congenital malformation; and
50 deaths were returned as due to “old age."
CLASS VI.—LOCAL DISEASES.
The diseases of this group were responsible for 998
deaths, or 45.5 per cent. of the total number, the following
being the principal classes:—
1.—Diseases of Nervous System.
From these there were 193 deaths, 65 being from
Apoplexy, etc., 29 from Insanity and General Paralysis of
the Insane, and 38 from Convulsions.
2.— Diseases of the Circulatory System.
Diseases of the Heart and Blood.vessels were accountable
for 115 deaths.
3.—Diseases of Respiratory System.
From these diseases, Phthisis being excluded, there were
498 deaths, or 22 per cent. of the deaths from all causes.