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Appendix 29 (Chapter 10: Health)

Causes of Death*

1985

1986

1987+

Infective and parasitic

769

782

806

Tuberculosis, all forms

409

407

405

Neoplasms

7 553

8 072

8 432

Malignant, including neoplasms of lymphatic and

haematopoietic tissues

7 535

8 054

8 415

Endocrine, nutritional, metabolic and blood

283

299

260

Diabetes mellitus

233

238

214

Nervous system, sense organs and mental disorders

195

181

231

Circulatory system

7 381

7 527

7 808

Heart diseases, including hypertensive diseases

4 211

4 337

4 423

Cerebrovascular diseases

2 959

2976

3 172

Respiratory system

4 127

4 119

4 351

Pneumonia, all forms

1 634

1 591

1 675

Bronchitis, emphysema and asthma

629

603

565

Digestive system

1 093

1 068

1 115

Peptic ulcer

25

17

21

Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis

321

298

335

Genito-urinary system

1 106

--- 1 207

1216

Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

4

2

3

Skin, subcutaneous tissues, musculoskeletal system and

connective tissues

64

70

73

Congenital anomalies

231

229

246

Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

277

282

246

Symptoms, signs and ill-defined conditions

639

616

605

Injury and poisoning

1 603

1 576

1567

All accidents

729

740

733

Suicide and self-inflicted injuries

714

675

711

Total deaths

25 325

26 030

26 959

Note:

* Based on registered deaths.

↑ Provisional figures.