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14
DIPHTHERIA.
Ninety-four deaths occurred in the Parish from Diphtheria, and
four others died in hospitals outside the district, to which they had
been removed.
The deaths in six years were:—
1886 24 deaths
1887 27 „
1888 35 „
1889 44 deaths
1890 47 „
1891 98 „
It will be noticed that there was an increase of over 100 per cent,
in the mortality.
FEVER.
The deaths ascribed to "Fever,"' a term which includes Typhus,
Enteric and Continued Fevers, were 25 in number, compared with 56,
49, 39 and 35 in the four preceding years. The total number of
deaths of persons belonging to the Parish, whether treated in hospitals
outside the district or at home was 28. Three persons died in the
hospitals.
DIARRHœA.
To Diarrhoea 146 deaths were referred, which is the lowest number
since 1886.
The mortality was greatest in the third quarter of the year
when 107 deaths took place. The disease was most fatal in August
(50 deaths); then next in order came July (35 deaths), and September,
22 deaths.
In preceding years the mortality has been:—
1886 307 deaths
1887 291 „
1888 146 „
1889 170 deaths
1890 169 „