HC Deb 25 January 1984 vol 52 cc620-1W
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the incidence of cervical cancer in Northern Ireland in each of the last 20 years.

Mr. Chris Patten

The number of cases of malignant neoplasm and carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri registered in each of the years 1962–1981 (the latest date for which figures are available) with the rate per 100,000 of the female population are attached:

Malignant Neoplasm and Carcinoma in situ of Cervix Uteri Cases Registered 1962–1981 Cases Registered
Year Number Rate per 100,000 Female Population
1962 100 13.6
1963 95 12.8
1964 96 12.9
1965 89 11.8
1966 82 10.8
1967 106 13.9
1968 141 18.3
1969 135 17.4
1970 150 19.2
1971 147 18.8
1972 109 13.9
1973 135 17.3
1974 87 11.1
1975 99 12.7
1976 107 13.8
1977 95 12.2
1978 120 15.4

Year Number Rate per 100,000 Female Population
1979 144 18.5
1980 136 17.4
1981 137 17.2