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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

Barking 1931

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Table: The following table shows the occupations of the 55 persons who died from cancer during the year 1931.

The following table shows the occupations of the 55 persons who died from cancer during the year 1931.

Male.Female.
Gas workers4Spinsters3
General labourers4Wives16
Painters2Widows9
Master fishmonger1
Marine engineer1
Journeyman1
Chemical workers2
Storeman1
Foreman, tar factory1
Stevedore1
Maltster1
Mechanical engineer1
Watchman1
Printer's engineer1
Motor guard1
Boiler coverer1
Donkeyman1
Packers.2
2728

Table: The following table shows the organs affected, according to the returns of certified causes of death.

The following table shows the organs affected, according to the returns of certified causes of death.

Organ.Male.Female.
Bladder11
Breast-4
Bronchus1-
Cervix-1
Colon44
Glands of neck1-
Larynx2-
Liver3-
Lungs22
Mouth1-
Oesophagus12