The death-rate for communicable diseases was 332 per mille compared with 581 last May.
Chinese Deaths—The death-rate of 1496 per mille compares favourably with last month and the correspond ing month last year, indicating decreases of.73 and 145 per mille respectively. "'The major' causes of death were tuberculosis, pneumonia, measles, and typhoid fevers. Of the
were returned as exposed corpses, {otal of 170 death, "SI par cent.
The death rate for communicable diseases was 220 per mille compared with 2.12 In April and 1.08 last May.
In comparison with last month, there was a slight increase in the trend of diseases of the alimentary group. mill, factories, schools and offices.
'Mosquito and fly prevention work. Is being carried out in accordance with plan. Large areas of water are regularly' sprayed with a chemical larvicide; anti-mosquito fish are extensively used in rice-elds and other suitable places, and rouse to house visits made where exigencies permit, Numerous. intimations. were served upon owners of factories and workshops to remedy and fly-proof in-Sanitary: Jatrines.
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