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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 October 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 October 2016. It was answered by David Mowat (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 November 2016 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Musculoskeletal Disorders: Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what estimate he has made of the cost of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions to the NHS in each of the next 10 years; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

No specific estimate has been made of the number of people with who will suffer from arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions in each of the next 10 years or of the cost to the National Health Service of treating these conditions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
50285
Session
2016-17
Related items
Diseases: Medical Treatments
Friday, 4 November 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Health services Musculoskeletal disorders
Link
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