The study by Experian Public Sector and the British Lung Foundation shows that the Isle of Wight is among other areas in the South that will see a dramatic rise in the number of lung disease admissions in the next decade.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is an umbrella term for a range of lung diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
According to the study by the “Isle of Wight is set to see the biggest increase in lung disease, with a 25.1% increase predicted by 2020.”
Katherine Leach, head of national projects at the British Lung Foundation, said: “We are urging primary care trusts in retirement hotspots to adopt the recommendations set out in the Government’s recently published Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease outcomes strategy to help reduce admissions.
“The British Lung Foundation is working to support primary care trusts by offering lung function testing events in their area and by providing self-management plans to help patients better manage their own condition.”
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