HC Deb 07 July 2003 vol 408 cc660-1W
Mr. Waterson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what the incidence was of osteoporosis and related fractures in 2002–03; [122318]

(2) how many hip fractures there were in each of the last five years. [122319]

Dr. Ladyman

Information on osteoporosis and related fractures in 2002–03 are not yet available. Information for 2001–02 shows that there were 9,524 finished consultant episodes (FCEs) where osteoporosis with related fracture was recorded in national health service hospitals in England.

The number of FCEs where hip fracture was recorded in NHS hospitals in England in the last five years is shown in the table.

Number
1997–98 19,628
1998–99 16,416
1999–2000 16,596
2000–01 16,374
2001–02 16,315

The average (mean) FCEs per year over the five year period is 17,066.