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This page presents information about trends in indicators related to musculoskeletal health.
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Long term musculoskeletal problems prevalence
Persons, 16+ years
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 18.8 | 18.7 | 18.9 |
| 2019 | 18.8 | 18.7 | 18.9 |
| 2020 | 18.3 | 18.2 | 18.4 |
| 2021 | 17 | 16.9 | 17.1 |
| 2022 | 17.6 | 17.5 | 17.7 |
| 2023 | 18.4 | 18.3 | 18.5 |
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Source: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (based on GP Patient Survey data)
The line chart shows the percentage of people aged 16 and over who report long-term arthritis or ongoing problem with back or joints. The proportion in England decreased from 18.8% in 2018 to 18.4% in 2023.
Emergency hospital admissions for hip fractures, ages 65 and over
Persons, 65+ years
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/11 | 615 | 610 | 621 |
| 2011/12 | 612 | 607 | 617 |
| 2012/13 | 600 | 595 | 605 |
| 2013/14 | 616 | 611 | 621 |
| 2014/15 | 601 | 596 | 606 |
| 2015/16 | 593 | 589 | 598 |
| 2016/17 | 580 | 575 | 585 |
| 2017/18 | 584 | 580 | 589 |
| 2018/19 | 566 | 562 | 571 |
| 2019/20 | 581 | 576 | 585 |
| 2020/21 | 539 | 535 | 544 |
| 2021/22 | 551 | 547 | 556 |
| 2022/23 | 558 | 554 | 562 |
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Source: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities using NHS England Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) and Office for National Statistics (ONS) mid year population estimates
The line chart shows the rate of emergency hospital admissions for fractured neck of femur in people aged 65 and over. The directly standardised rate in England decreased from 615 per 100,000 in the financial year ending 2011 to 558 per 100,000 in the financial year ending 2023.
Rheumatoid arthritis prevalence (age 16 and over)
Persons, 16+ years
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013/14 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 |
| 2014/15 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.73 |
| 2015/16 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.74 |
| 2016/17 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.74 |
| 2017/18 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 |
| 2018/19 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.76 |
| 2019/20 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| 2020/21 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| 2021/22 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| 2022/23 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.77 |
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Source: Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), NHS England
The line chart shows the percentage of patients aged 16 and over with rheumatoid arthritis recorded on practice disease register. The crude rate in England increased from 0.73% in the financial year ending 2014 to 0.76% in the financial year ending 2023.
Osteoporosis prevalence (age 50 and over)
Persons, 50+ years
| Time period | England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/13 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| 2013/14 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.41 |
| 2014/15 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.18 |
| 2015/16 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.32 |
| 2016/17 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 |
| 2017/18 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.63 |
| 2018/19 | 0.79 | 0.78 | 0.79 |
| 2019/20 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.86 |
| 2020/21 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.76 |
| 2021/22 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
| 2022/23 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.98 |
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Source: Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), NHS England
The line chart shows the percentage of patients aged 50 and over with osteoporosis recorded on practice disease register. The crude rate in England increased from 0.25% in the financial year ending 2013 to 0.97% in the financial year ending 2023.