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Lung Cancer (Deaths)

Volume 656: debated on Monday 26 March 1962

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asked the Minister of Health what were the numbers of deaths from lung cancer per thousand in 1960 in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and rural England and Wales, respectively.

Following are the figures:

DEATHS FROM CANCER OF THE LUNG AND BRONCHUS IN 1960
AreaRate per thousand persons living
London Administrative County0·702
Manchester County Borough0·669
Birmingham County Borough0·547
Cardiff County Borough0·415
All Rural Districts in England and Wales0·356