§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many(a) cases of heart disease and (b) deaths due to heart disease were recorded for (i) 1994–95 and (ii) 1990 to 1995. [23567]
§ Mr. SackvilleThe number of finished consultant episodes for hospital in-patients suffering from heart diseases is published in "Hospital Episode Statistics" which are available from 1988–89 to 1993–94. Copies of the publications are available in the Library.
The table shows the number of deaths due to heart disease—ICD1 codes 390–429—in England and Wales, 1990–93.
- 1990: 173,453
- 1991: 174,447
- 1992: 169,539
- 1993: 178,963
This information is not yet available for 1994 and 1995.
1 International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision.
764Wtotal costs of the general dental service in England and the total number of adult courses of treatments are shown in the table. Since 1990, the majority of treatment for children has been paid for on a capitation basis and courses of treatment are not separately identifiable. Information relating to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are matters for my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Scotland and for Wales and my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the estimated cost to the NHS of treating heart disease for(a) 1994–95 and (b) 1990 to 1995. [23570]
§ Mr. SackvilleThis information is not available centrally.