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Carshalton 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]
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CANCER DEATHS—WARD DISTRIBUTION, 1959.
| Ward | Cancer Deaths | Rate per 1,000 Estimated Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | F | Total | ||
| St. Helier North | 9 | 8 | 17 | 2.08 |
| St Helier South | 7 | 4 | 11 | 1.55 |
| St. Helier West | 13 | 6 | 19 | 2.55 |
| North-East | 8 | 16 | 24 | 2.48 |
| North-West | 10 | 6 | 16 | 2.23 |
| Central | 9 | 7 | 16 | 2.79 |
| South-East | 6 | 8 | 14 | 1.65 |
| South-West | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1.22 |
The classification of cancer deaths by sites affected is given in Table 5.
TABLE 5. CANCER DEATHS, 1959.
| Group | Site Affected | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | Tongue | 1 | - | 1 |
| Digestive Organs— | ||||
| 150 | Oesophagus | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 151 | Stomach | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 153 | Colon | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 154 | Rectum | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 155 | Gall Bladder and ducts | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 156 | Liver | - | 1 | 1 |
| 157 | Pancreas | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Respiratory System— | ||||
| 161 | Larynx | 1 | - | 1 |
| 162 | Lungs and Bronchi | 33 | 5 | 38 |
| Breast and Genito-Urinary— | ||||
| 170 | Breast | - | 13 | 13 |
| 171/4 | Uterus | - | 1 | 1 |
| 175 | Ovary | - | 7 | 7 |
| 177 | Prostate | 2 | - | 2 |
| 180 | Kidney | - | 1 | 1 |
| 181 | Bladder | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Other Sites— | ||||
| 190/1 | Skin | 1 | - | 1 |
| 193 | Brain | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 199 | Unspecified | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 201 | Lymphatic Tissues | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 66 | 59 | 125 |
Average age at death:
Males 62.7 years
Females 62.5 years
All persons 62.6 years
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