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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
Chelsea 1955
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1955
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CANCER OF THE LONG AND BRONCHUS
Deaths from this disease during the years 1950-1955 (inclusive)
show that it has accounted far for times as many males as females, thus
giving a measure of support to the belief that cigarette smoking is a
contributory cause. It would also appear that women are becoming
increasingly devoted to this habit.
CANCER OF THE LUNG AND BRONCHUS
| Year | Males | Females | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 18 | 4 | 22 |
| 1951 | 16 | - | 16 |
| 1952 | 27 | 6 | 33 |
| 1953 | 16 | 4 | 20 |
| 1954 | 20 | 7 | 27 |
| 1955 | 21 | 8 | 29 |