Diphtheria Deaths

HC Deb 13 May 1948 vol 450 c229W

Mr. Viant

asked the Minister of Health what were the ages of the fatal cases of diphtheria in the years 1946 and 1947.

Mr. Bevan

The answer to the Question is as follows:

ENGLAND AND WALES
Deaths attributed to Diphtheria
		Year
		1946	1947*
Aged	0-	23	15
	1-	169	90
	5-	159	102
	15-	99	27
	45-	18	8
	65 and over	4	3
	Total	472	245
* Figures are provisional.