HC Deb 30 March 1994 vol 240 c892W
Ms Primarolo

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many deaths are caused by laxatives every year.

Mr. Sackville

No deaths were recorded due to laxative poisoning—ICD1 973.1, 973.2 and 973.3—or due to adverse effects in correct usage—ICD E943.1, E943.2 and E943.3—from 1990 to 1992 in England and Wales.

1 International Classification of Disease (9th revision).

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