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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
Chingford 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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13.
CAUSES OF DEATH AS GIVEN BY THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL FOR THE YEAR 1961 (cont:)
| Causes of death | Males | Females | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other diseases of respiratory system | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Ulcer of stomach and duodenum | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Nephritis and nephrosis | 3 | - | 3 |
| Hyperplasia of prostate | 1 | — | 1 |
| Congenital malformations | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Other defined and ill-defined diseases | 12 | 22 | 34 |
| Motor vehicle accidents | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| All other accidents | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Suicide | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Homicide and operations of war | - | 1 | 1 |
| Totals - all causes | 232 | 175 | 407 |
| Totals - year 1960 | 166 | 186 | 352 |
DEATHS FROM CANCER
There were 87 deaths from cancer, of which 77 occurred in persons over the age of 45 years. The following chart tabulates the sites, age and sex groups:-
| Site | 0 - 44 years | 45 years and over | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. | F. | M. | F. | M. | F. | |
| Gastro-intestinal tract | - | 2 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 10 |
| Lungs and Mediastinum | 1 | - | 13 | 6 | 14 | 6 |
| Genito-urinary organs | - | - | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Breast | - | 2 | - | 5 | - | 7 |
| Other sites | 3 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 12 |
| Totals | 4 | 6 | 45 | 32 | 49 | 38 |
Death rate = 1.86 per 1,000 (in 1960 it was also 1.86 per 1,000)