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APPENDIX 35

(Chapter 11: Health)

Causes of Death (1)

Cause

APPENDICES

1995

1996

Infectious and parasitic diseases, of which

1 060

1 037

1997*

1 017

Tuberculosis, all forms

418

292

323

Neoplasms, of which

9 793

10 215

10 403

Malignant, including neoplasms of lymphatic and

haematopoietic tissues

9 680

10 134

10 312

Endocrine, nutritional, metabolic and blood diseases, of which

Diabetes mellitus

607

546

607

470

432

488

Diseases of nervous system, sense organs and mental disorders

271

234

273

Diseases of circulatory system, of which

8 592

8.356

8 338

Heart diseases

4 886

4 844

4 843

Cerebrovascular disease

3 310

3 102

3 087

Diseases of respiratory system, of which

5 707

6 640

6 338

Pneumonia, all forms

3 266

3 980

3 745

Bronchitis, emphysema and asthma

277

345

339

Diseases of digestive system, of which

1 354

1 390

1 402

Peptic ulcer

40

61

62

Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis

493

447

454

Diseases of genito-urinary system

1 141

1 213

1 242

Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

5

2

1

Diseases of skin, subcutaneous tissues, musculoskeletal

system and connective tissues

90

82

98

Congenital anomalies

151

110

111

Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

128

126

105

Symptoms, signs and ill-defined conditions

405

428

422

Injury and poisoning, of which

1 590

1 670

1 722

All accidents

755

724

781

Suicide and self-inflicted injuries

724

788

772

Total

30 894

32 049

32 079

Notes: (1) Figures are based on registered deaths.

Provisional figures.

Source: Department of Health.

(Enquiry Telephone No.: 2961 8569)

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