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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
Carshalton 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]
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TABLE 5
| Group | Site Affected | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digestive Organs— | ||||
| 145 | Tonsil | — | 1 | 1 |
| 146 | Naso-pharynx | — | 1 | 1 |
| 150 | Oesophagus | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 151 | Stomach | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 152 | Small Intestine | — | 1 | 1 |
| 153 | Colon | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 154 | Rectum | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 157 | Pancreas | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Respiratory System- | ||||
| 161 | Larynx | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 162 | Lungs and Bronchus | 27 | 3 | 30 |
| Breast and Genito-Urinary— | ||||
| 170 | Breast | — | 8 | 8 |
| 171/4 | Uterus | — | 2 | 2 |
| 175 | Ovary | — | 1 | 1 |
| 181 | Bladder | 2 | — | 2 |
| Other Sites— | ||||
| 191 | Chin | — | 1 | 1 |
| 199 | Unspecified | 3 | — | 3 |
| 201 | Lymphatic Tissues | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 56 | 43 | 99 |
Average age at death:
Males 63.7 years
Females 63.3 years
All persons 63.5 years
The death rates from this cause for the last 20 years were as follows:
| Year | Death Rate per 1,000 Population | Year | Death Rate per 1,000 Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 0.96 | 1945 | 0.51 |
| 1936 | 0.64 | 1946 | 0.41 |
| 1937 | 0.63 | 1947 | 0.40 |
| 1938 | 0.63 | 1948 | 0.40 |
| 1939 | 0.77 | 1949 | 0.35 |
| 1940 | 0.56 | 1950 | 0.20 |
| 1941 | 0.71 | 1951 | 0.34 |
| 1942 | 0.46 | 1952 | 0.24 |
| 1943 | 0.81 | 1953 | 0.21 |
| 1944 | 0.63 | 1954 | 0.22 |