HC Deb 26 November 1981 vol 13 c449W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many children and young adults are diagnosed as suffering from cystic fibrosis.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

It is not possible to estimate the total numbers diagnosed as suffering from cystic fibrosis. The numbers discharged from Welsh hospitals during 1979 after spells of inpatient care are given in the following table.

Age on admisson Number
Under 1 28
1–15 97
16–24 3

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