Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Other factors that have an impact
CVD has a wide-ranging impact across individuals, communities, and public services in Stockton-on-Tees.
In addition to direct health consequences, its impact includes:
- economic disadvantage
- increased pressure on health and care services
- widening social inequalities
CVD uses a significant proportion of NHS and local authority resources.
Hospital admissions and emergency services
Admission rates for coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke in Stockton-on-Tees are above the national average, emergency admissions result in high acute service use and cost.
Primary care management
General practice (GP) workload is increased by high levels of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and diabetes. This often requires multiple long-term condition reviews.
Rehabilitation and social care
Stroke survivors often require extended rehabilitation, home adaptations, and social care support. This creates pressures for both NHS community services and local authority-funded adult social care.
