asked the Minister for Health the number of neo-natal deaths recorded in each of the health board regions for each year from 1986 to 1988 inclusive and to date in 1989.
Written Answers. - Neo-Natal Deaths.
89.
The figures requested by the Deputy are as follows:
|
Health Board |
1986 |
1987 |
1988 |
1989* |
|
Eastern |
91 |
74 |
106 |
24 |
|
Midland |
17 |
15 |
23 |
3 |
|
Mid Western |
37 |
22 |
27 |
5 |
|
North Eastern |
28 |
17 |
20 |
6 |
|
North Western |
27 |
14 |
16 |
1 |
|
South Eastern |
26 |
26 |
25 |
3 |
|
Southern |
57 |
53 |
64 |
12 |
|
Western |
11 |
9 |
16 |
2 |
|
Total |
294 |
230 |
297 |
56 |
* First quarter to March.
Source: Central Statistics Office.