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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
East Ham 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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Bronchitis and more especially Broncho-Pneumonia, so that if
by care infection can be prevented until after 5 years of age
the chance of recovery is greater.
MUMPS.
No deaths were recorded from this disease. 224 cases
were reported by the School Teachers, chiefly during the early
part of the year.
MALIGNANT DISEASE.
93 deaths were registered (including 7 from Sarcoma) as
due to various forms of Cancer, compared with 102 during the
previous year.
The parts of the body attacked and the sex distribution of the cases are shown in the following table:—
| Parts affected. | Males. | Females. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stomach and Alimentary Canal | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| Uterus | — | 7 | 7 |
| Liver | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| Breast | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Tongue and Throat | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Bladder | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Various parts | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 49 | 44 | 93 |