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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
East Ham 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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Cancer
The provisions of the Cancer Act have been suspended
during the war although discussions and tentative proposals
for a joint scheme have been under consideration.
Cancer deaths 1945 :—
Total Deaths 206
Male 110
Female 96
Classification :—
| 1945 | 1944 | |
|---|---|---|
| Carcinoma | 191 | 196 |
| Sarcoma | 3 | 3 |
| Rodent Ulcer | — | 1 |
| Epithelioma | 4 | — |
| Endothelioma | 1 | — |
| Unstated | 7 | 3 |
| Totals | 206 | 203 |