Table 3. The prevalence of health conditions among the registrants.
| Health conditions category, n (%) | Diagnoses | Prevalence, n (%)a | Prevalence from UK l iterature, % | Prevalence from international literature, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental health conditions,30 (56.6) | Depression | 10 (18.9) | 29.7, Leicester3611.6, Birmingham950.0, Dublin3742.1, Glasgow1055.0, Edinburgh1133.0, Glasgow11 | Not available |
| Mental health register | – | 6.5, Birmingham9 | Not available | |
| Alcohol dependence | 10 (18.9) | 29.0, Leicester3621.3, Birmingham953.0, Dublin3756.4, Glasgow1037.0, Edinburgh1154.0, Glasgow11 | 37.9, Western countries38 | |
| Substance dependence | 4 (7.5) | 66.0, Leicester3613.5, Birmingham933.0, Dublin1462.4, Glasgow1073.0, Edinburgh1162.0, Glasgow10 | 24.2, Western countries38 | |
| Neurological disorders,3 (5.7) | ||||
| Epilepsy | – | 1.4, Birmingham98.0, Dublin37 | 8.1, Paris396.0, Canada40 | |
| Migraine | 2 (3.8) | 1.1, Birmingham9 | 25–36, Canada41,42 | |
| Cardiovascular disease,7 (13.2) | Hypertension | 4 (7.5) | 4.2, Birmingham9 | 27.0, US43 |
| Coronary heart disease | – | 1.5, Birmingham9 | Not available | |
| Stroke or transient ischaemic attack | 1 (1.9) | 0.3, Birmingham9 | 20.0, US44 | |
| Heart failure | – | Not available | Not available | |
| Atrial fibrillation | 1 (1.9) | 0.2, Birmingham9 | Not available | |
| Angina | – | Not available | Not available | |
| Infections,3 (5.7) | Hepatitis C | 2 (3.8) | 11.3, Leicester366.3, Birmingham923.0, Dublin3724.8, Glasgow10 | Not available |
| HIV | – | 0.5, Leicester360.6, Birmingham96.0, Dublin37 | Not available | |
| Sexually transmitted diseases | 1 (1.9) | 9.4, Birmingham98.0, Dublin 14 | 0.9–52.5, US45 | |
| Respiratory diseases3, (5.7) | COPD | 1 (1.9) | 1.7, Leicester361.5, Birmingham93.0, Dublin37 | 4–5, UK, Europe, and US46 |
| Asthma | 1 (1.9) | 16, Leicester364.2, Birmingham921, Dublin37 | Not available | |
| Endocrine disorders,1 (1.9) | Diabetes | 1 (1.9) | 2.8, Birmingham98.0, Ireland478.0, Dublin377.3, Edinburgh114.5, Glasgow11 | 8.0, US416.1, Paris394.0, Canada38 |
| Gastrointestinal disorders,2 (3.8) | Gastrointestinal bleeds or ulcers | 2 (3.8) | 0.6, Birmingham911.0, Dublin3714.7, Edinburgh1124.0, Glasgow11 | Not available |
| Other,4 (7.5) | Leg ulcers | 1 (1.9) | 6.5, Birmingham9 | Not available |
| Learning disability | – | 0.3, Birmingham9 | 36.0, Canada48 | |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | – | 0.1, Birmingham96.0, Dublin37 | Not available |
aBlank fields may represent small numbers being suppressed for preserving patient anonymity. COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. HIV = human immunodeficiency virus.