HC Deb 21 October 1985 vol 84 c48W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many children (a) under the age of 15 years and (b) between the ages of 15 and 21 years died from gas poisoning in 1982, 1983 and 1984, respectively.

Mr. Whitney

The numbers of children under the age of 15 years and aged 15 to 21 years who died from the toxic effect of carbon monoxide and other gases, fumes or vapours in 1982, 1983 and 1984 are shown in the table.

ICD (9)* 986.987 England and Wales
Year Age in years
0.14 15.21
1982 79 73
1983 79 72
1984 90 81
* International Classification of Diseases (9th Revision).

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