+133- Within the TTPI, influenza and pneumonia accounted for 12.3% of all hospital discharges. During the years 1975-1977, 49,888 cases of influenza was reported In the TTPI. CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE Cerebrovascular disease is a chronic ailment which was the eighth leading cause of death for the period of 1975-1977. Sometimes referred to as stroke, this disease afflicts primarily the elderly. The mortality rate for cerebrovascular disease for the period of 1975-1977 was 15.4 deaths per 100,000 population. @ This rate is lower than either the U.S. rate, 91.8 deaths per 100,000 population or the Guam and Arerican Samoa rates of 35 and 51 per 100,000. OBJECTIVE: IV. BY 1982, DECREASE THE CEREBROVAS™ULAR JORTALITY RATE BY 15%. INFECTIOUS & NOTIFIABLE DISEASES The control of several acute preventable diseases is a priority activity in most countries throughout the world. These diseases which are infectious and passed or transmitted by either man, air or water, are characterized by sudden onset. hen diagnosed, these diseases must be reported by the physician or . @ provider of medical care to the TTP] Bureau of Health Services - Headquarters. 9009130