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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
Wimbledon 1919
[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 | 12 | 15 | 27 | Under 35 years | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Liver | 5 | 10 | 15 | 35 to 40 „ | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Urinary and Generative Organs | 8 | 7 | 15 | 40 to 45 ,, | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Tongue, Neck and Throat | 4 | 1 | 5 | 45 to 50 „ | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 50 to 55 „ | - | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Breast | - | 11 | 11 | 55 to 60 „ | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Other Parts | - | 7 | 7 | 60 to 65 „ | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 65 to 70 ,, | 5 | 2 | 7 | ||||
| 70 to 75 „ | 1 | 9 | 10 | ||||
| 75 to 80 „ | 7 | 5 | 12 | ||||
| 80 and upwards | 2 | 4 | 6 | ||||
| Total | 29 | 51 | 80 | Total | 29 | 51 | 80 |
Ward. Male. Female. Total.
Wimbledon Park 2 6 8
St. Mary's 2 2 4
St. John's 7 6 13
Cottenham Park 4 6 10
Dundonald 2 11 13
Trinity 7 8 15
South Park 3 6 9
Haydon Park 2 6 8
Total 29 51 80
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