TEST Emergency admissions for COPD - ICP Outcomes Framework - Birmingham and Solihull Wards

This dataset presents the age-standardised rate of emergency hospital admissions for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in adults aged 35 and over. It provides a key measure of the burden of acute respiratory illness and supports the evaluation of COPD management and prevention strategies across local populations. Rationale Reducing emergency admissions for COPD is a public health priority. High admission rates may reflect poor disease control, environmental exposures, smoking prevalence, or gaps in access to primary and preventative care. Monitoring this indicator helps inform targeted interventions to improve respiratory health and reduce avoidable hospitalisations. Numerator The numerator is the number of emergency hospital admissions for individuals aged 35 and over with a primary diagnosis of COPD, identified using ICD-10 codes J40 to J44. Data are sourced from the Secondary Uses Service (SUS). Denominator The denominator is the resident population aged 35 and over, based on the 2021 Census. Caveats NHS Digital has identified a data quality issue affecting Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) data for Nottingham University Hospitals Trust during the 2016/17 financial year. Over 30% of records from this trust lacked valid geographic information, and as a result, Public Health England (PHE) has not published a value for this trust. External References Fingertips Public Health Profiles – COPD Admissions (35+) Click here to explore more from the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Partnerships Outcome Framework. ⚠️ Important Note This dataset uses small number suppression to protect confidentiality. Any values fewer than 5 have been removed or replaced to prevent identification of individuals.