2.5 million more people in England projected to be living with major illness by 2040

2.5 million more people in England projected to be living with major illness by 2040 9.1 million people will be living with major illness by 2040, 2.5 million more than in 2019, according to a new report published today by the Health Foundation.

The analysis finds that 19 of the 20 health conditions studied are projected to increase in prevalence, including a rise of more than 30% in the number of people living with conditions such as cancer, diabetes and kidney disease. Overall, the number of people living with major disease is set to increase from almost 1 in 6 of the adult population in 2019, to nearly 1 in 5 by 2040, with significant implications for the NHS, other public services and the public finances.

See also:

• NHS Confederation responds to Health Foundation report projecting 2.5m more people in England will be living with major illness by 2040 NHS Confederation
• Surge in ill health will have major impact on NHS BBC News
• An extra 2.5million Britons will have major illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and dementia by 2040 with soaring obesity counteracting gains made by fewer people smoking, report warns The Daily Mail
• Additional 2.5 million people will have major illnesses by 2040 Evening Standard
• ‘Catastrophic’ forecast shows 9m people in England with major illnesses by 2040 The Guardian
• Rates of major illness such as cancer and diabetes to soar by a third by 2040 The Independent
• NHS faces further pressure as report finds one in five will have major illness by 2040 ITV News
• One in five adults in England will be living with major diseases by 2040, say researchers Sky News