1. For all causes of death the mortality rate of the lowest occupational class was 130% higher than the rate of the highest.
    
2. The rate of infectious and parasitic diseases was 379% higher amongst the lowest occupational class than the rate of the highest.
    
3. The rate of mental and behavioral disorders was 360% higher amongst the highest.
    
4. The rate of tuberculosis was 300% higher amongst the lowest occupational class than the rate for the highest.
    
5. The mortality rate caused by drug dependence was 500% higher amongst the lowest occupational class than the rate for the highest.
    
6. The rate for strokes was 150% higher amongst the lowest occupational class than the rate for the highest.
    
7. The rate for diseases of the respiratory system was 210% higher amongst the lowest occupational class than the rate for the highest.
    
8. The rate of suicide was 170% higher amongst the lowest occupational class than the rate for the highest.
    
9. The rate for congenital malformations and chromosomal abnormalities was 930% higher amongst the lowest occupational class than the rate for the highest.

Quotes from Michael McGimpsey, Minister for Health

"It cannot be tolerated that your life expectancy and health status is determined by where you are born."

"Despite modern medical interventions, there has been very little progress in raising life expectancy for the most deprived in our society to the same level as enjoyed by the population as a whole."