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Southwark 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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INFLUENZA.

Table: The deaths from this disease during the last five years were as follows:—

The deaths from this disease during the last five years were as follows:—

193398193618
193424193773
193513

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CEREBRO-SPINAL FEVER, ENCEPHALITIS LETHARGICA,
AND POLIOMYELITIS.
Eight cases of Cerebro-Spinal Fever were notified during the year,
of which 5 died.
Three cases of Poliomyelitis were also notified, which were sent to
hospital.
ACUTE PRIMARY AND INFLUENZAL PNEUMONIA.
One hundred and sixty-five cases were notified during the year,
of which 63 were removed to hospital.
There were 20 deaths of these notified cases.
CANCER.

Table: The number of deaths during the last five years, together with a table showing the site of disease, for the period 1937 will be found hereunder:—

The number of deaths during the last five years, together with a table showing the site of disease, for the period 1937 will be found hereunder:—

19332881936309
19342691937279
1935284

Table: Deaths from Cancer (1937).

Deaths from Cancer (1937).

Site of Disease.Under 16.16—25.25—35.35—45.45—55.55—65.65—75.75 and over.Total.
M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.M.F.
Buccal Cavity, Pharynx, (Esophagus, Stomach, Liver and Annexa21_11—22203358479151112235
Peritoneum, Intestines, Rectum, Bladder————2—31441251111463627
Genital Organs-------7-8241634629
Breast---------5-7—3—3-18
Other and unspecified organs--------1---13-124
21—13—5102520492460322225160113