HL Deb 25 October 1993 vol 549 cc75-6WA
Lord McColl of Dulwich

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many deaths under the age of one year registered with any mention of "cot death", "sudden infant death syndrome", or similar term on the death certificate occurred in Scotland and Northern Ireland in 1992, in total, and in each month of the year.

Lord Fraser of Carmyllie

The figures requested for Scotland and Northern Ireland are given in the tables. The tables show the number of deaths registered with any mention of "cot death", "sudden infant death syndrome" (or similar term) on the death certificate, irrespective of whether it did or did not appear as the underlying cause of death.

Infant deaths, under one year of age, from sudden infant death syndrome (any mention) by month of registration, 1992.

Scotland Northern Ireland
Total 59 23
January 9

Scotland Northern Ireland
February 7 4
March 9 5
April 4 1
May 6
June 3 3
July 5 1
August 1
September 2 3
October 5 1
November 5 2
December 4 2

Lord McColl of Dulwich

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many deaths over the age of one year registered with any mention of "cot death", "sudden infant death syndrome", or similar term on the death certificate occurred in Scotland and Northern Ireland in 1992.

Lord Fraser of Carmyllie

The figures requested for Scotland and Northern Ireland are given in the tables. The tables show the number of deaths registered with any mention of "cot death" "sudden infant death syndrome" (or similar term) on the death certificate, irrespective of whether it did or did not appear as the underlying cause of death.

Infant deaths, over the age of one year, from sudden infant death syndrome (any mention) by month of registration, 1992.

Scotland Northern Ireland
Total 5
January
February
March
April
May
June 1
July
August 1
September 1
October
November 1
December 1