Norman, P orcid.org/0000-0002-6211-1625 and Fraser, L (2014) Prevalence of life-limiting conditions in children and young people in England: Time trends by area type. Health and Place, 26. pp. 171-179. ISSN 1353-8292
Abstract
Palliative care services in England lack data on the number of children with 'life limiting conditions' (LLCs). Recent research determined that the prevalence of LLCs in children in England was double previous estimates. We build on this by analysing time-trends in the prevalence of LLCs by small area deprivation and geodemographic area types. Prevalence is highest for children aged less than one year but time trends show no increase for the youngest age group but significant increases for older children. These increases are mirrored by a decrease in all cause mortality for children suggesting improved survival. Rates are highest in more deprived areas and those typified by multicultural populations. Increasing prevalence and number of cases over time may require increased paediatric palliative care service provision in the future.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | (c) 2014, Elsevier. This is an author produced version of a paper published in Health and Place. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy |
Keywords: | Deprivation; Hospital Episode Statistics; Life-limiting conditions; ONS Supergroups; Palliative care |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Geography (Leeds) > Centre for Spatial Analysis & Policy (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 24 Mar 2014 16:08 |
Last Modified: | 26 Apr 2019 14:23 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2014.01.00... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.healthplace.2014.01.002 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:78219 |