asked the Minister for Health the number of cases of brucellosis reported in 1985, 1986 and 1987; and the number notified to date this year.
249.
Written Answers. - Disease Statistics.
248.
asked the Minister for Health the number of cases of viral meningitis reported in Ireland in 1985, 1986 and 1987; and the number notified to date this year.
250.
asked the Minister for Health the number of cases of malaria reported in 1985, 1986 and 1987; and the number notified to date this year.
254.
asked the Minister for Health the number of cases of food poisoning reported in 1985, 1986 and 1987; and the number notified to date this year.
225.
asked the Minister for Health the number of cases of polio reported in 1985, 1986 and 1987; and the number notified to date this year.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 248, 259, 250, 254, and 255, together.
The table below outlines the information requested by the Deputy.
Cases of Infectious Diseases Notified
|
1985 |
1986 |
1987 |
1988(up to 31/3/88) |
|
|
Brucellosis |
115 |
53 |
38 |
4 |
|
Viral Meningitis |
120 |
161 |
81 |
13 |
|
Malaria |
32 |
41 |
28 |
15 |
|
Food Poisoning |
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|
(1) Food Poisoning (Bacterial other than Salmonella) |
98 |
195 |
88 |
11 |
|
(2) Salmonellosis |
142 |
265 |
249 |
26 |
|
Polio |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |