Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome

HC Deb 24 March 2004 vol 419 c845W

Mr. Amess

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many deaths from ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome have been reported since 1991. [163165]

Ruth Kelly

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the National Statistician. I have asked him to reply.

Letter from Len Cook to Mr. David Amess, dated 24 March 2004: As National Statistician I have been asked to reply to your recent question asking how many deaths from ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome have been reported I since 1991. (163165) The Office for National Statistics has recorded two deaths registered in England and Wales which include a mention of ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome between 1991 and 2002, the latest year for which death registration figures are available.