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Written question asked by Jim Dickson (Labour) on Monday, 14 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 October 2024. It was answered by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Monday, 21 October 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Darent Valley Hospital: Admissions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of pollution on the number of admissions to Darent Valley Hospital.

Answer

Exposure to air pollution is associated with increased hospital admissions, particularly for respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. The UK Health Security Agency has not calculated the potential impact of air pollution on the number of admissions to the Darent Valley Hospital specifically.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9101
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Admissions Pollution Darent Valley Hospital
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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