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CANCER.
Cancer was responsible for 175 deaths or 14.0 per
cent. of the total deaths in the Borough. The local
distribution of the disease in these deaths was as
follows:—
M. F. Total
Buccal cavity, pharynx 5 2 7
Digestive organs and
peritoneum 53 35 88
(Esophagus (2-0)
Stomach (23-13)
Intestines (5-9)
Rectum (15-7)
Others (8-6)
Respiratory organs 21 3 24
Uterus — 8 8
Other Female genital
organs — 2 2
Breast — 14 14
Male genito - urinary
organs 13 — 13
Skin 1 1 2
Other or unspecified
organs 6 11 17
99 76 175
DEATHS FROM MOTOR TRAFFIC.
After some years of reduced mortality among
local residents from motor traffic accidents in the
streets, there was a serious lapse in 1936 when the
following 17 deaths occurred:
M 7 Knocked down and ran over by motor lorry.
M 14 Fell under motor bus.
M 14 Collision with motor bus while cycling.