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Chelsea 1961
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1961
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CANCER OF THE LUNG AND BRONCHUS -
27 deaths (Males 22 and Females 5) from this cause were
recorded during 1961 as compared with thirty deaths (Males 25 and Females 5)
in i960. The following table gives details of the deaths of Chelsea
residents during the ten years 1952 to 1961:-
CANCER OF THE LUNG AND BRONCHUS -
| Year | Males | Females | Totals | Percentage of deaths registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 27 | 6 | 33 | 5.0 |
| 1953 | 16 | 4 | 20 | 2.9 |
| 1954 | 20 | 7 | 27 | 3.7 |
| 1955 | 21 | 8 | 29 | 3.5 |
| 1956 | 25 | 6 | 31 | 3.8 |
| 1957 | 16 | 6 | 22 | 2.9 |
| 1958 | 22 | 6 | 28 | 4.0 |
| 1959 | 31 | 5 | 36 | 4.9 |
| 1960 | 25 | 5 | 30 | 4.2 |
| 1961 | 22 | 5 | 27 | 3.7 |
| Totals | 225 | 58 | 283 | – |
| Averages | 22.5 | 5.8 | 28.3 | 3.8 |
It is apparent, therefore, that deaths occur in the ratio of four
males to one female.
The following summary of deaths for England an Wales during each year from 1952 to 1961 has been prepared from inforamtion made available by the Registrar-General:-
| Year | ENGLAND AND WALES Cancer of the Lung and Bronchus | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Deaths Registered | Increase over preceding year | |
| 1952 | 14,218 | 971 |
| 1953 | 15,132 | 914 |
| 1954 | 16,331 | 1,199 |
| 1955 | 17,271 | 940 |
| 1956 | 18,185 | 914 |
| 1957 | 19,118 | 933 |
| 1958 | 19,809 | 691 |
| 1959 | 21,063 | 1,254 |
| 1960 | 21,992 | 929 |
| 1961 | 22,809 | 817 |