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Carshalton 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]
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CANCER DEATHS—WARD DISTRIBUTION, 1958.
| Ward | Cancer Deaths | Rate per 1,000 Estimated Population |
|---|---|---|
| St. Helier North | 18 | 2.20 |
| St. Helier South | 11 | 1.54 |
| St. Helier West | 17 | 2.28 |
| North-East | 24 | 2.48 |
| North-West | 14 | 1.95 |
| Central | 14 | 2.44 |
| South-East | 18 | 2.12 |
| South-West | 17 | 2.60 |
The classification of the cancer deaths by sites affected is given in
Table 5.
TABLE 5. CANCER DEATHS, 1958.
| Group | Site Affected | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digestive Organs— | ||||
| 142 | Parotid | 1 | — | 1 |
| 145 | Pharynx | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 150 | Oesophagus | 1 | — | 1 |
| 151 | Stomach | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 152 | Small Intestine | 1 | — | 1 |
| 153 | Colon | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 154 | Rectum | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 156 | Liver | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 157 | Pancreas | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Respiratory System— | ||||
| 162 | Lungs and Bronchi | 32 | 6 | 38 |
| Breast and Genito-Urinary— | ||||
| 170 | Breast | — | 16 | 16 |
| 171/4 | Uterus | — | 3 | 3 |
| 175 | Ovary | — | 7 | 7 |
| 176 | Vagina | — | 1 | 1 |
| 177 | Prostate | 4 | — | 4 |
| 180 | Kidney | 2 | — | 2 |
| 181 | Bladder | 1 | — | 1 |
| Other Sites— | ||||
| 190/1 | Skin | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 192 | Eye | 1 | — | 1 |
| 193 | Brain | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 194 | Thyroid | — | 1 | 1 |
| 199 | Unspecified | — | 1 | 1 |
| 201 | Lymphatic Tissues | — | 2 | 2 |
| 67 | 66 | 133 | ||
Average age at death:
Males 63.0 years
Females 65.8 years
All persons 64.3 years
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