Written question asked by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 July 2003. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Thursday, 3 July 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what the most common cause of physical disability is in (a) England, (b) South Sefton, (c) Southport and (d) Formby. - Inc fact that information is not available for South Sefton, Southport and Formby.

Answer: Mrs. Curtis-Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the most common cause of physical disability is in (a) England, (b) South Sefton, (c) Southport and (d) Formby. [122235] Dr. Ladyman: The most common cause of physical disability in England is diseases of the musculoskeletal system, particularly arthritis and rheumatism. Such information is not available for South Sefton, Southport and Formby, but there is no evidence to suggest that they vary from England as a whole.

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