§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many deaths were attributed to aortic aneurysms in each of the last five years; and if she will make a statement on the plans she has for screening programmes for this condition.
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§ Mr. SackvilleThe table shows deaths from aortic aneurysms in England and Wales for the last five years for which such figures are available.
Number 1988 7,914 1989 8,251 1990 8,463 1991 8,703 1992 8,992 Figures supplied by the Office of Population, Censuses and Surveys.
The Department is interested in supporting research into the potential usefulness of screening for aortic aneurysm. It has been funding a pilot research project in the subject.