HC Deb 25 February 1985 vol 74 cc40-1W
Mr. Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many causes of death in Scotland, in each of the past 10 years, have been ascribed or partly ascribed to hypothermia.

Mr. John MacKay

There have been some changes in recording practice over the years; so far as possible, the figures given below are consistent with current recording practice.

Deaths with any mention of hypothermia as a cause Scotland, 1975–1984
Number
1975 150
1976 228
1977 158
1978 205
1979 259
1980 199
1981 254
1982 196
1983 179
1984 *174
* Provisional.

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