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Deptford 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford, Metropolitan Borough of]

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ation with the County Council, a decision was reached that a new
Bathing Station should be erected according to plans approved by the
Borough Council, the work to be commenced early in 1937.
Disinfectants.
No routine supply of disinfectants for general purposes is made but,
in the case of tuberculosis and other infectious diseases, a liquid
preparation, having a guaranteed Rideal.Walker co.efficient of 18.20,
is supplied upon request. The precautions prescribed in respect of
blue fluted bottles and labelling are observed.
III. OTHER DISEASES.
Cancer.

Deaths from Cancer by Sex and Age.

Average, YearSexUnder 25 years25 to 45 years45 to 65 years65 to 75 years75 years and upwardsTotals
1925.29Male1.05.838.024.411.0
Female0.67.436.221.213.4
1930Male1336241579
Female11330161777
Total216664032156
1931Male1447241187
Female843221487
Total112904625174
1932Male1541311795
Female1539291488
Total210806031183
1933Male1433241476
Female430131461
Total18633728137
1934Male342291589
Female548260 21100
Total8905536189
1935Male__5343626101
Female226211766
Total7605743167
1936Male_332362192
Female935211984
Total12675749176