Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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The following table shows the different parts of the body
invaded and the age incidence:—
Part Affected.
Male.
Female.
Total.
Age
Incidence.
Male.
Female.
Total.
Stomach and Bowels
8
11
19
Under 35 years
1
1
2
Liver
2
4
6
35 to 40 ,,
1
1
2
Urinary and Generative
Organs
3
11
14
40 to 45 „
-
3
3
45 to 50 ,,
1
4
5
Tongue, Neck and
Throat
4
1
5
50 to 55 ,,
4
5
9
Breast
-
6
6
55 to 60 ,,
—
5
5
Other Parts
—
4
4
60 to 65 ,,
4
3
7
65 to 70 ,,
1
4
5
70 to 75 ,,
4
5
9
75 to 80 ,,
1
4
5
80 and upwards
—
2
2
Total
17
37
54
Total
17
37
54
Ward. Male. Female. Total.
St. Mary's 3 8 11
St. John's - 1 1
Cottenham Park 4 9 13
Dundonald 3 6 9
Trinity 4 6 10
South Park 3 7 10
Total 17 37 54
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