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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 1915
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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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 | 31 | 7 | 38 |
| Pharynx. (Esophagus, Larynx and Neck | 32 | 4 | 36 |
| Stomach and Pylorus | 26 | 21 | 47 |
| Intestines (excluding Rectum) | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Rectum and Anus | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| Peritoneum and Omentum | — | 1 | 1 |
| Liver | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Breasts | — | 6 | 6 |
| Uterus | — | 4 | 4 |
| Limbs | 2 | — | 2 |
| Kidney and Bladder | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Prostate and External Urinary Organs | 2 | — | 2 |
| Pancreas | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Lung | 1 | — | 1 |
| 135 | 77 | 212 |
Cancer Cases. 65 of the patients were stated to be excessive
users of alcohol, 19 took the standard quantity, and 116
below the standard. There were thus 32 per cent. of excessive
alcohol drinkers.
82 smoked excessively, 16 consumed an average quantity
of tobacco, and 101 below the average, giving 41 per cent.
of excessive smokers.
58 were excessive tea drinkers, 81 moderate, and 46 small
tea drinkers, giving 31 per cento. of excessive tea drinkers.
88 were large eaters, 71 moderate, and 39 small eaters,
giving 44 per cent. large eaters.
59 were large meat. eaters, 85 moderate, and 48 small meat
eaters, giving 31 per cent. of large meat eaters.