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The death-rate was 1.23 per thousand. In 1935 the rate was 0.78.
The number of deaths certified to be due to bronchitis was 33. Of this number
21 were amongst persons aged 65 and upwards, and 9 amongst those of the group
45—65. Three were under 45.
The deaths traceable to pneumonia numbered 72 and, as in the case of
bronchitis, the later age groups contributed the greatest numbers.
The number of cases of pneumonia notified in 1936 was 66. Further particulars
with regard to distribution of the cases, both in relation to age and residence, will
be found in the table on page 67. Visits were paid to each of the notified cases
when not already in si Hospital or other Institution, and any assistance possible in
the way of removal to hospital or nursing (under the Council's arrangement with
the Paddington and St. Marylebone Nursing Association) offered.
CANCER OR MALIGNANT DISEASE.
The number of deaths due to cancer was 195 and the death-rate 2.11 per 1,000
of the population. The figures for 1935, were 181, and 1.95 per 1,000 respectively.

The fact, commonly accepted, that the number of deaths certified as due to
Cancer is showing a definite tendency to increase receives confirmation from these
figures. No reason, generally acceptable, to account for this has as yet been put
forward, nor has any theory to account for the occurrence of the disease, to which
the medical profession as a whole can subscribe, been submitted. One point upon
which there is general agreement, however, is with regard to the importance,
advisability and advantage of early treatment. Of the accuracy of the advice,
now so widely given that there should never be any delay in seeking an authoritative
opinion in any case of doubt and in securing treatment; there can be no
question,