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There were 114 deaths in persons over 60 years, of
these 17 had reached the age of 80 and upwards. The
above table of deaths during the active period of
human life shews the large amount of fatal diseases at
ages earlier than in a well-constituted system ought to
occur, and which we may hope to see diminish as the
science of health is more appreciated and more studied
by the public.
The inspections of 350 houses during the year
have given evidence of considerable improvements in
cleanliness, water supply, and the abatement of
nuisanccs. We may look forward to the embankment
of the river as a means of exercise and recreation in a
large open space and its influence in the promotion of
health. Let us hope that our legislators will not lose
the opportunity of benefiting our people by making
some use of the ground to be regained from the river in
the establishment of playgrounds, gymnasia, swimming
baths, &c. There can be no better economy than in
expending public money in such appropriate means for
the increase of the health and strength of the people.