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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
Fulham 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham]
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The 241 deaths classified as Cancer occurred as follows:—
TABLE 32
| Organ Affected. | Total. | Males. | Females. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digestive Organs and Peritoneum | 116 | 63 | 53 |
| Respiratory Organs | 34 | 26 | 8 |
| Buccal cavity and Pharynx | 23 | 19 | 4 |
| Breast | 20 | - | 20 |
| Uterus | 25 | - | 25 |
| Genito-Urinary Organs (males) | 8 | 8 | — |
| Other Organs | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Totals | 241 | 122 | 119 |
| Classification. | Total. | Males. | Females. |
| Carcinoma | 227 | 116 | 111 |
| Sarcoma | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Epithelioma | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Not defined | — | — | — |
| Total | 241 | 122 | 119 |
The ages at death of persons dying from Cancer were
TABLE 33
| Age Periods. | Total. | Males. | Females. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-25 years | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 25-35 years | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 35-45 years | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| 45-55 years | 37 | 14 | 23 |
| 55-65 years | 62 | 34 | 28 |
| 65-75 years | 75 | 41 | 34 |
| 75 years and upwards | 42 | 22 | 20 |
| Totals | 241 | 122 | 119 |