Jack Chambers
Question:619. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of deaths from Alzheimer's disease in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37652/16]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2016
619. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of deaths from Alzheimer's disease in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37652/16]
View answerThe Central Statistics Office has provided the following information on deaths attributable to dementia:
Year |
Male |
Female |
Total |
2011 |
276 |
515 |
791 |
2012 |
535 |
978 |
1513 |
2013 |
573 |
1212 |
1785 |
2014 |
662 |
1282 |
1944 |
2015* |
734 |
1425 |
2159 |
*Note 2015 is provisional data only and is subject to revision. Source Vital Statistics CSO. |
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