CANCER PERIL
PROFESSOR URCES UNITED CAMPAIGN. TO STAMP OUT DISEASE. London December 1. “Cancer mortality is increasing jn most civilised countries," said Professor Blair in a lecture. “The peri] is now so great that unless w> soon conque’r the disease, the nation.' will be forced to stop warring and unite to stamp out the horror threatening the existence of mankind.” The speaker advocated that ilu first line of defence should be pre vention. for which the public should be educated and organised into a vast co-operative scheme, sustained until it is as common as washing the hands. He added that cancer <>: the lips, mouth, tonsils and pharynx were commonest in men. largely dip to alcoholism and smoking. Wooden pipes and cigarette holders. gripped in the most comfortable position in the teeth, continual I; directed a stream of hot gases th, same part of the tongue, roof of the mouth and throat. Cigarettes without a holder were the safest. This viewpoint is when ciirar-- are impossible. He added that all over <|o years of age should be examined twice a year at Government clinics. —(A.P.A. and “Son” cable.)
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 2 December 1927, Page 7
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187CANCER PERIL Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 2 December 1927, Page 7
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