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Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Friday, 17 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 (named day). It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Written Statement of 24 January 2023 on Government Action on Major Conditions and Diseases, HCWS514, whether the Major Conditions Strategy will be a (a) five or (b) ten year strategy.

Answer

The Major Conditions Strategy will include both immediate and long term action to tackle major conditions.

The Strategy’s focus is on tackling conditions that contribute most to morbidity and mortality across the population in England: cancers; cardiovascular disease, including stroke and diabetes; chronic respiratory diseases; dementia; mental ill health; and musculoskeletal conditions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
146831
Session
2022-23
Related items
Subjects
Health services
Link
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