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Mr. Pavitt
asked the Minister of Health if he will state the increase in
| DEATHS ASSIGNED TO CANCER OF THE LUNG (I.C.D. Nos. 162, 163) (ENGLAND AND WALES) | ||||||||
| Males | Females | Total | ||||||
| Year | Number of deaths | Percentage increase from previous year | Number of deaths | Percentage increase from previous year | Number of deaths | Percentage increase from previous year | ||
| 1958 | … | … | 17,040 | 4·2 | 2,780 | 4·1 | 19,820 | 4·2 |
| 1959 | … | … | 18,181 | 6·7 | 2,882 | 3·7 | 21,063 | 6·3 |
| 1960 | … | … | 18,882 | 3·9 | 3,118 | 8·2 | 22,000 | 4·4 |