Written Question · S1W-01514 · Session 1
How many cases of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy occurred in Scotland in 1998-1999.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many cases of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy occurred in Scotland in 1998-1999.
The answer
The figures for deaths where epilepsy has been recorded on the death certificates are as follows: | 1998 | Jan-April 1999
Epilepsy recorded as underlying cause of death | 99 | 60
Epilepsy mentioned on death certificate | 279 | 92
Epilepsy mentioned on death certificate, but notRecorded as underlying cause of death | 180 | 52
April 1999 is the last month for which figures are presently available. It is not possible to say which of the cases where epilepsy was recorded as a cause of death were sudden and unexpected.
Epilepsy recorded as underlying cause of death | 99 | 60
Epilepsy mentioned on death certificate | 279 | 92
Epilepsy mentioned on death certificate, but notRecorded as underlying cause of death | 180 | 52
April 1999 is the last month for which figures are presently available. It is not possible to say which of the cases where epilepsy was recorded as a cause of death were sudden and unexpected.
In the Official Report
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