Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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The following table shows the different parts of the body invaded, and the age incidence:—
Part Affected. | M ale. | Female. | Total. | Age Incidence. | Male. | Female. | Total. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stomach and Bowels | 9 | 16 | 25 | Under 35 years | - | 1 | 1 |
Liver | 2 | 4 | 6 | 35 to 40 „ | - | - | |
Urinary and Generative Organs | 1 | 6 | 7 | 40 to 45 ,, | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Tongue, Neck and Throat | 5 | 1 | 6 | 45 to 50 ,, | 2 | 7 | 9 |
50 to 55 ,, | 2 | 6 | 8 | ||||
Breast | - | 10 | 10 | 55 to 60 ,, | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Other Parts | 2 | 6 | 8 | 60 to 65 ,, | 4 | 7 | 11 |
65 to 70 ,, | 5 | 7 | 12 | ||||
70 to 75 „ | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||
75 to 80 ,, | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||
80 and upwards | 4 | 4 | |||||
Total | 19 | 43 | 62 | Total | 19 | 43 | 62 |
Ward.
Male.
Female.
Total.
Wimbledon Park 1 5 6
St. Mary's '2 5 7
St. John's 2 7 9
Cottenham Park 3 4 7
Dundonald 3 1 4
Trinity 4 7 11
South Park 4 12 16
Haydon Park - 2 2
Total 19 43 62
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