asked the Minister for Health how many deaths from tuberculosis were reported in 1930 and in the most recent available year; and if he will give figures of deaths from other diseases showing a marked improvement between 1930 and the most recent date for which figures are available to him.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Deaths from Diseases.
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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:
NUMBERS of deaths from various diseases in 1930 and 1964.
|
Disease |
1930 |
1964 |
|
Tuberculosis, all forms |
3,825 |
399 |
|
Typhoid |
67 |
1 |
|
Scarlet Fever |
41 |
— |
|
Diphtheria |
386 |
5 |
|
Whooping Cough |
352 |
7 |
|
Rheumatic Fever |
117 |
4 |
|
Pneumonia |
2,442 |
1,276 |
|
Bronchitis |
2,528 |
1,417 |