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Cardiovascular disease in the
This page presents information about trends in indicators related to cardiovascular disease.
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Deaths from circulatory diseases considered preventable, ages under 75
Persons, <75 years
| Time period | East of England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 55.1 | 52.8 | 57.4 | 64.3 |
| 2002 | 51.4 | 49.3 | 53.6 | 60.8 |
| 2003 | 47.3 | 45.3 | 49.4 | 57.2 |
| 2004 | 44.7 | 42.7 | 46.8 | 52.1 |
| 2005 | 41.2 | 39.4 | 43.2 | 48.4 |
| 2006 | 38.8 | 37 | 40.7 | 44.9 |
| 2007 | 35.5 | 33.8 | 37.3 | 42 |
| 2008 | 33.7 | 32 | 35.4 | 39.8 |
| 2009 | 31.4 | 29.8 | 33.1 | 36.4 |
| 2010 | 31.7 | 30.1 | 33.4 | 35.4 |
| 2011 | 28.8 | 27.3 | 30.4 | 33.1 |
| 2012 | 28.1 | 26.6 | 29.6 | 31.7 |
| 2013 | 27.8 | 26.3 | 29.3 | 31.1 |
| 2014 | 26 | 24.6 | 27.4 | 30.1 |
| 2015 | 26.4 | 25 | 27.8 | 29.8 |
| 2016 | 25.2 | 23.9 | 26.6 | 29.2 |
| 2017 | 24.8 | 23.5 | 26.1 | 28.5 |
| 2018 | 25 | 23.7 | 26.3 | 28.6 |
| 2019 | 24 | 22.8 | 25.3 | 27.4 |
| 2020 | 24.5 | 23.2 | 25.8 | 29.4 |
| 2021 | 25.1 | 23.8 | 26.4 | 30.2 |
| 2022 | 26.7 | 25.4 | 28.1 | 30.8 |
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Source: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (based on Office for National Statistics source data)
The line chart shows the rate of deaths from circulatory diseases considered preventable for people aged under 75. The directly standardised rate in the East of England decreased from 55.1 per 100,000 in 2001 to 26.7 per 100,000 in 2022.
NHS Health Checks received
Persons, 40-74 years
| Time period | East of England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013/14 - 17/18 | 50.1 | 50 | 50.2 | 44.3 |
| 2014/15 - 18/19 | 48.5 | 48.4 | 48.5 | 43.3 |
| 2015/16 - 19/20 | 46 | 45.9 | 46.1 | 41.3 |
| 2016/17 - 20/21 | 37.2 | 37.2 | 37.3 | 33.4 |
| 2017/18 - 21/22 | 32 | 32 | 32.1 | 28.4 |
| 2018/19 - 22/23 | 31.4 | 31.4 | 31.5 | 27.4 |
| 2019/20 - 23/24 | 32.4 | 32.4 | 32.5 | 28.1 |
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Source: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID)
The line chart shows the percentage of the eligible population aged 40-74 who received an NHS Health Check in the previous 5 years. The proportion in the East of England decreased from 50.1% in the financial 5 year period ending 2018 to 32.4% in the financial 5 year period ending 2024.
Coronary heart disease prevalence
Persons, all ages
| Time period | East of England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/10 | 3.4 | |||
| 2010/11 | 3.4 | |||
| 2011/12 | 3.4 | |||
| 2012/13 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| 2013/14 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| 2014/15 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| 2015/16 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| 2016/17 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| 2017/18 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| 2018/19 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| 2019/20 | 3.1 | 3 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| 2020/21 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021/22 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022/23 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Source: NHS England
The line chart shows the percentage of patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) recorded on practice disease register. The proportion in the East of England decreased from 3.3% in the financial year ending 2013 to 3% in the financial year ending 2023.
Diabetes prevalence (age 17 and over)
Persons, 17+ years
| Time period | East of England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/10 | 5.4 | |||
| 2010/11 | 5.5 | |||
| 2011/12 | 5.8 | |||
| 2012/13 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 6 |
| 2013/14 | 6 | 5.9 | 6 | 6.2 |
| 2014/15 | 6.1 | 6 | 6.1 | 6.4 |
| 2015/16 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| 2016/17 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| 2017/18 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| 2018/19 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| 2019/20 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| 2020/21 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| 2021/22 | 7.1 | 7 | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| 2022/23 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.5 |
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Source: Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), NHS England
The line chart shows the percentage of patients aged 17 or over with diabetes mellitus recorded on practice disease register. The proportion in the East of England increased from 5.8% in the financial year ending 2013 to 7.3% in the financial year ending 2023.
Stroke prevalence
Persons, all ages
| Time period | East of England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/10 | 1.7 | |||
| 2010/11 | 1.7 | |||
| 2011/12 | 1.7 | |||
| 2012/13 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 2013/14 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 2014/15 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 2015/16 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 2016/17 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 2017/18 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| 2018/19 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 2019/20 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 2020/21 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 2021/22 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 2022/23 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
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Source: Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), NHS England
The line chart shows the percentage of patients with stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) recorded on practice disease register. The proportion in the East of England increased from 1.7% in the financial year ending 2013 to 1.8% in the financial year ending 2023.
Hypertension prevalence
Persons, all ages
| Time period | East of England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/10 | 13.4 | |||
| 2010/11 | 13.5 | |||
| 2011/12 | 13.6 | |||
| 2012/13 | 14.1 | 14 | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| 2013/14 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 13.7 |
| 2014/15 | 14.2 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| 2015/16 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| 2016/17 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 13.8 |
| 2017/18 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| 2018/19 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14 |
| 2019/20 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.5 | 14.1 |
| 2020/21 | 14.3 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| 2021/22 | 14.4 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14 |
| 2022/23 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.4 |
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Source: Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), NHS England
The line chart shows the percentage of patients with established hypertension recorded on practice disease register. The proportion in the East of England increased from 14.1% in the financial year ending 2013 to 14.8% in the financial year ending 2023.
Chronic kidney disease prevalence (age 18 and over)
Persons, 18+ years
| Time period | East of England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/10 | 4.3 | |||
| 2010/11 | 4.3 | |||
| 2011/12 | 4.3 | |||
| 2012/13 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| 2013/14 | ||||
| 2014/15 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| 2015/16 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.1 |
| 2016/17 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4 | 4.1 |
| 2017/18 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| 2018/19 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| 2019/20 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4 |
| 2020/21 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4 |
| 2021/22 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4 |
| 2022/23 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.2 |
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Source: Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), NHS England
The line chart shows the percentage of patients aged 18 or over with chronic kidney disease (CKD) recorded on practice disease register. The proportion in the East of England decreased from 4.1% in the financial year ending 2013 to 4% in the financial year ending 2023.
Heart failure prevalence
Persons, all ages
| Time period | East of England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/10 | 0.72 | |||
| 2010/11 | 0.71 | |||
| 2011/12 | 0.71 | |||
| 2012/13 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.71 |
| 2013/14 | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.73 | 0.71 |
| 2014/15 | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.72 |
| 2015/16 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.76 |
| 2016/17 | 0.75 | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.79 |
| 2017/18 | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.79 | 0.83 |
| 2018/19 | 0.89 | 0.89 | 0.9 | 0.93 |
| 2019/20 | 0.86 | 0.85 | 0.87 | 0.9 |
| 2020/21 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.91 |
| 2021/22 | 0.91 | 0.9 | 0.92 | 0.95 |
| 2022/23 | 0.95 | 0.94 | 0.96 | 0.99 |
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Source: Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), NHS England
The line chart shows the percentage of patients with heart failure recorded on practice disease register. The proportion in the East of England increased from 0.73% in the financial year ending 2013 to 0.95% in the financial year ending 2023.
Atrial fibrillation prevalence
Persons, all ages
| Time period | East of England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/10 | 1.39 | |||
| 2010/11 | 1.43 | |||
| 2011/12 | 1.48 | |||
| 2012/13 | 1.62 | 1.61 | 1.63 | 1.52 |
| 2013/14 | 1.66 | 1.65 | 1.67 | 1.57 |
| 2014/15 | 1.72 | 1.71 | 1.73 | 1.63 |
| 2015/16 | 1.79 | 1.78 | 1.8 | 1.71 |
| 2016/17 | 1.91 | 1.9 | 1.92 | 1.84 |
| 2017/18 | 1.98 | 1.97 | 1.99 | 1.91 |
| 2018/19 | 2.08 | 2.07 | 2.09 | 1.98 |
| 2019/20 | 2.14 | 2.13 | 2.16 | 2.05 |
| 2020/21 | 2.14 | 2.13 | 2.16 | 2.05 |
| 2021/22 | 2.21 | 2.19 | 2.22 | 2.09 |
| 2022/23 | 2.26 | 2.25 | 2.28 | 2.13 |
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Source: Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), NHS England
The line chart shows the percentage of patients with atrial fibrillation recorded on practice disease register. The proportion in the East of England increased from 1.62% in the financial year ending 2013 to 2.26% in the financial year ending 2023.
Deaths from stroke, ages under 75
Persons, <75 years
| Time period | East of England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 22.4 | 21 | 23.9 | 26.8 |
| 2002 | 22.4 | 21 | 23.8 | 26 |
| 2003 | 19.3 | 18 | 20.7 | 24.6 |
| 2004 | 19.3 | 18 | 20.6 | 22.3 |
| 2005 | 17.2 | 16 | 18.4 | 20.6 |
| 2006 | 15.5 | 14.4 | 16.7 | 18.9 |
| 2007 | 14.7 | 13.6 | 15.9 | 17.7 |
| 2008 | 13.9 | 12.8 | 15 | 16.5 |
| 2009 | 12.9 | 11.9 | 14 | 15.3 |
| 2010 | 13.2 | 12.1 | 14.2 | 15.2 |
| 2011 | 12.5 | 11.5 | 13.6 | 14.6 |
| 2012 | 12 | 11.1 | 13.1 | 13.9 |
| 2013 | 12.5 | 11.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| 2014 | 11.4 | 10.5 | 12.3 | 13.3 |
| 2015 | 11.9 | 11 | 12.9 | 13.3 |
| 2016 | 11.8 | 10.9 | 12.8 | 13.2 |
| 2017 | 11.5 | 10.7 | 12.5 | 12.3 |
| 2018 | 10.9 | 10.1 | 11.8 | 12.5 |
| 2019 | 10.5 | 9.7 | 11.4 | 12.1 |
| 2020 | 10.1 | 9.3 | 11 | 12.6 |
| 2021 | 11.2 | 10.4 | 12.1 | 12.7 |
| 2022 | 10.8 | 9.9 | 11.6 | 12.6 |
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Source: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (based on Office for National Statistics source data)
The line chart shows the rate of deaths from stroke for people aged under 75. The directly standardised rate in the East of England decreased from 22.4 per 100,000 in 2001 to 10.8 per 100,000 in 2022.
Deaths from heart disease, ages under 75
Persons, <75 years
| Time period | East of England Value | 95% confidence interval lower limit | 95% confidence interval upper limit | England Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 77.8 | 75.1 | 80.5 | 91.6 |
| 2002 | 70 | 67.5 | 72.6 | 85.7 |
| 2003 | 66.3 | 63.9 | 68.8 | 80.2 |
| 2004 | 61.1 | 58.8 | 63.5 | 72.9 |
| 2005 | 57 | 54.7 | 59.2 | 67.4 |
| 2006 | 53.9 | 51.7 | 56.1 | 62.5 |
| 2007 | 48 | 46 | 50.1 | 58.2 |
| 2008 | 45.7 | 43.7 | 47.7 | 55.4 |
| 2009 | 42.7 | 40.8 | 44.6 | 50.2 |
| 2010 | 43.1 | 41.2 | 45 | 48.3 |
| 2011 | 38.1 | 36.3 | 39.8 | 44.6 |
| 2012 | 37.6 | 35.9 | 39.3 | 42.4 |
| 2013 | 35.8 | 34.2 | 37.5 | 42.1 |
| 2014 | 33.8 | 32.3 | 35.5 | 40 |
| 2015 | 33.6 | 32.1 | 35.3 | 39.7 |
| 2016 | 31.8 | 30.3 | 33.3 | 38.6 |
| 2017 | 32 | 30.5 | 33.5 | 38.2 |
| 2018 | 32.4 | 31 | 34 | 38.1 |
| 2019 | 31.6 | 30.1 | 33.1 | 36.5 |
| 2020 | 32.2 | 30.8 | 33.7 | 39.3 |
| 2021 | 32.1 | 30.7 | 33.6 | 40.7 |
| 2022 | 36 | 34.5 | 37.6 | 41.8 |
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Source: Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (based on Office for National Statistics source data)
The line chart shows the rate of deaths from heart disease for people aged under 75. The directly standardised rate in the East of England decreased from 77.8 per 100,000 in 2001 to 36 per 100,000 in 2022.