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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
Woolwich 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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before death, so as to ensure that they had not been caused
or modified bv the illness which was the cause of death.
The following table shows the sex and age distribution of the cases specially investigated:—
| Under 50. | 50-60. | 60-70. | Over 70. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | 12 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 71 |
| Females | 5 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 49 |
| 120 |
The following gives the parts affected for males and
females:—
Carcinoma.
Cases specially investigated and parts affected.
| Seat of Primary Disease. | Male. | Female. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face, Mouth, Jaw and Tongue | 14 | 5 | 19 |
| Pharynx, (Esophagus, Larynx and Neck | 17 | 3 | 20 |
| Stomach and Pylorus | 12 | 11 | 28 |
| Intestines (excluding Rectum) | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Rectum and Anus | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| Peritoneum and Omentum | — | 1 | 1 |
| Liver | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| Breasts | — | 6 | 6 |
| Uterus | — | 4 | 4 |
| Limbs | 2 | — | 2 |
| Kidney and Bladder | — | 1 | 1 |
| Prostate and External Urinary Organs | 1 | — | 1 |
| Pancreas | 2 | — | 2 |
| 71 | 49 | 120 |
As regards alcohol and smoke, it was possible in most
cases to learn to some extent the amount consumed by the
patient, and an arbitrary standard was taken as to the
limit of moderation consistent with health, viz.: the daily