Review of Deaths in the UK Over the Last 10 Years from Diabetes, Coeliac Disease, Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, and Food Hypersensitivity Syndrome
Over the past decade, the UK has seen varying trends in mortality rates associated with several major diseases. Here is a summary of the number of deaths from diabetes, coeliac disease, heart disease, kidney disease, and food hypersensitivity syndrome, with averages calculated from available data.
Diabetes
From 2010 to 2020, the average number of deaths per year where diabetes was the underlying cause is approximately 24,000 ?1, 2, 3.
Diabetes UK reported that in 2021 alone, around 4.9 million people were living with diabetes in the UK, highlighting the significant burden of this disease 4.
?Coeliac Disease
Coeliac disease itself is rarely directly listed as a cause of death, but complications can lead to increased mortality. Specific data on deaths solely attributed to coeliac disease are not commonly available. However, the condition significantly contributes to complications that can lead to death if untreated, with an estimated small but significant increase in mortality rates among coeliac patients 5,6.
Heart Disease
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the UK. According to the British Heart Foundation, there are about 160,000 deaths from heart and circulatory diseases each year. Over the last decade, this resulted in an average of around 16,000 deaths annually. 7
Kidney Disease
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has also been a significant health concern. The NHS reports that around 15,000 people die annually from kidney-related conditions in the UK, leading to an average of about 150,000 deaths over the past decade 8, 9.
Food Hypersensitivity Syndrome (FHS)
Deaths from food-induced anaphylaxis are rare but serious. According to studies, there have been 187 recorded deaths due to food-induced anaphylaxis from 1992 to 2018, averaging around seven deaths per year. This number highlights the reduction in numbers due to awareness, advocacy and legislation. 10, 11.
?Role of Nutritional Data
The absence of comprehensive nutritional information in food venues can significantly impact the management of these conditions. Clear labelling and detailed nutritional data are essential for individuals managing diabetes, coeliac disease, heart disease, kidney disease, and food hypersensitivity. Organisations like the Food Standards Agency and Diabetes UK emphasise the importance of this information in preventing complications and reducing mortality rates 12, 13.
Conclusion
Providing accurate and comprehensive nutritional information in food venues is crucial in managing these health conditions and reducing related mortality. Continuous efforts by health organisations to improve public awareness and food labelling can help individuals make better dietary choices, ultimately enhancing public health outcomes across the UK 14, 15 16, 17, 18
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