Chronic Diseases

Question 1

What is the number one cause of death globally?

Answer 1

CVD

Question 2

Why is the argument for the investment to prevent CVD strong?

Answer 2

Because the cost of CVD is high.

Question 3

What are the main chronic non-communicable diseases
in England?

Answer 3

• In 2017 the most common cause of death in
  males in England was heart disease (13.6%), in
  females it was dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
  (16.6%).
• These were the top 2 causes of death for
  both sexes.

Question 4

What data sources are available?

Answer 4

• Vital statistics
• Administrative data systems
• Specific disease registries
• Continuous or repeated surveys of representative samples of the population

Question 5

Give 3 examples of administrative data systems.

Answer 5

Hospital Episode Statistics
– Hospital admissions
– Outpatient appointments
– Emergency Department data
* Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
* ‘Routine’ GP data

Question 6

Give an example of specific disease registries.

Answer 6

Cancer registration

Question 7

What is The Health Survey for England?

Answer 7

Health examination survey.

Question 8

How long has the Health Survey for England been annual?

Answer 8

Since 1991.

Question 9

Who was The Health Survey for England commissioned by?

Answer 9

NHS Digital.

Question 10

What was the purpose of The Health Survey for England?

Answer 10

To monitor health, health-related risk factors, and height & weight in the general population.

Question 11

What type of survey is it ?

Answer 11

A repeated cross-sectional survey.

Question 12

What features does The Health Survey for England include?

Answer 12

• Two-stage sampling from Postcode Address File (PAF)
• Advance letter
• Visit by trained interviewer
• Visit by trained nurse to eligible participants
• Weighting