Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_18950570_2 (live_births_per_year VARCHAR, deaths_per_year VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many births per year are there for the period with 998 000 deaths per year?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT live_births_per_year FROM table_18950570_2 WHERE deaths_per_year = "998 000"