asked the Minister for Health how many deaths from tuberculosis were reported in 1930 and in 1961; and if he will give figures of deaths from other diseases showing a marked improvement between 1930 and 1961.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Deaths from Tuberculosis.
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As the information is in the form of a tabular statement I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to have it circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
NUMBER of Deaths from various diseases in 1930 and 1961.
|
Disease |
1930 |
1961 |
|
Tuberculosis, all forms |
3,825 |
419 |
|
Typhoid fever |
67 |
— |
|
Scarlet fever |
41 |
— |
|
Diphtheria |
386 |
3 |
|
Whooping Cough |
352 |
12 |
|
Rheumatic fever |
117 |
15 |
|
Pneumonia |
2,442 |
1,197 |
|
Bronchitis |
2,528 |
1,330 |