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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 1917
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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Females.
| Seat of Primary Disease | Average 1903-5 | Average 1906-10 | Average 1911-15 | 1916 | 1917 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head and face | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1 | 2 |
| Mouth and tongue | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1 | — |
| Pharynx, oesophagus, larynx and neck | 1.7 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2 | |
| Pleura, lung, mediastinum | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1 | — |
| Stomach and Pylorus | 7.6 | 9.0 | 5 | 11 | |
| Intestines (excluding rectum) | 0.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4 | 7 |
| Rectum and anus | 3.0 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7 | 2 |
| (Liver | 7.3 | 8.6) | |||
| ( | 8.4 | 14 | 14 | ||
| (Peritoneum and omentum | 0.3 | 0.4 | |||
| Kidney and bladder | — | 1.2 | 1.0 | - | 2 |
| Genital organs | 16.0 | 13.6 | 14.0 | 23 | 15 |
| Breasts | 9.7 | 8.6 | 13.6 | 14 | 12 |
| Pancreas | — | 02 | 0.8 | ||
| Undefined and all other | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 1 | 5 |
| 48.9 | 57.2 | 64.4 | 72 | 72 |
Last year had the lowest cancer death-rate for five years;
the reduction was greater in men. As compared with 1913, and previous
years, in men there has been a decrease under carcinoma of
the throat and intestines; and in both men and women an increase
of cancer of the stomach.
70. Causes of Cancer. The special inquiry into the habits
of persons suffering and dying from cancer sinoe 1912 was continued.
For the scope of this and the' standards taken, see previous
Annual Reports.
The following gives the parts affected for males and
females:-
CARCINOMA.
Cases specially investigated and parts affected.
| Seat of Primary Disease | Hale | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face, mouth, jaw and tongue | 35 | 7 | 42 |
| Pharynx, Oesophagus, Larynx and Neck | 37 | 6 | 43 |
| Stomach and Fylorus | 29 | 22 | 51 |
| Intestines (excluding Rectum) | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Rectua and Anus | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| Liver | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Breasts | - | 8 | 8 |
| Uterus | — | 4 | 4 |
| All other | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| 154 | 84 | 238 |