§ Mr. ChidgeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the estimated number of people over 17 years of age with glaucoma in the United Kingdom. [17872]
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§ Mr. SackvilleIt is estimated that in England for all ages there were 101,000 patients suffering from glaucoma who consulted a general practitioner during 1991–92. Less than 0.5 per cent. of these were under 24 years of age. Source: Morbidity Statistics from General Practice, Fourth national Study.
Information relating to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are matters for my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Wales and for Scotland and my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.