Lung Cancer

HC Deb 12 March 1962 vol 655 cc114-5W

Mr. Pavitt

asked the Minister of Health if he will state the increase in

DEATHS ASSIGNED TO CANCER OF THE LUNG (I.C.D. Nos. 162, 163) (ENGLAND AND WALES)
	Males	Females	Total
Year	Number of deaths	Percentage increase from previous year	Number of deaths	Percentage increase from previous year	Number of deaths	Percentage increase from previous year
1958	…	…	17,040	4.2	2,780	4.1	19,820	4.2
1959	…	…	18,181	6.7	2,882	3.7	21,063	6.3
1960	…	…	18,882	3.9	3,118	8.2	22,000	4.4