London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hammersmith 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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INCIDENCE OF CANCER DURING THE PAST 10 YEARS.
| Year. | Population. | Deaths. | Rate per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 84,880 | 181 | 2.1 |
| 1942 | 89,370 | 204 | 2.2 |
| 1943 | 92,050 | 206 | 2.2 |
| 1944 | 89,190 | 200 | 2.2 |
| 1945 | 96,100 | 207 | 2.1 |
| 1946 | 111,860 | 226 | 2.0 |
| 1947 | 117,280 | 253 | 2.1 |
| 1948 | 115,800 | 254 | 2.1 |
| 1949 | 118,440 | 238 | 2.0 |
| 1950 | 119,200 | 258 | 2.1 |