Seán Power
Question:139 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Health and Children if the incidence of cancer in children is increasing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26408/99]
Vol. 512 No. 4
139 Mr. Power asked the Minister for Health and Children if the incidence of cancer in children is increasing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26408/99]
National figures on the incidence of cancer are available from the National Cancer Registry for the years 1994 to 1996. The incidence of cancers among children for these years is set out in the table following. Due to the relatively small numbers of cases, the incidence rate can vary significantly from year to year. There is no evidence that the incidence of cancer in children is increasing.
Year |
Male |
Female |
Total |
1994 |
64 |
62 |
126 |
1995 |
85 |
62 |
147 |
1996 |
57 |
49 |
106 |