Prevalence of comorbidities
| Comorbidity | Number | Per cent | Comorbidity | Number | Per cent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 2667 | 53.4 | Cancer within past 5 years | 251 | 5.0 |
| Painful condition | 1673 | 33.5 | Peripheral vascular disease | 203 | 4.1 |
| Depression | 1176 | 23.5 | Psoriasis or eczema | 194 | 3.9 |
| Hearing loss | 1114 | 22.3 | Migraine | 192 | 3.8 |
| Coronary heart disease | 1079 | 21.6 | Parkinson disease | 147 | 2.9 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 1042 | 20.8 | Alcohol problems | 138 | 2.8 |
| Stroke | 859 | 17.2 | Inflammatory arthritis† | 105 | 2.1 |
| Constipation | 711 | 14.2 | Epilepsy | 94 | 1.9 |
| Diabetes | 701 | 14.0 | Chronic sinusitis | 69 | 1.4 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 672 | 13.4 | Bronchiectasis | 49 | <1 |
| Diverticular disease | 457 | 9.1 | Schizophrenia/psychosis | 45 | <1 |
| Prostate disorders | 443 | 25.3* | Anorexia and bulimia | 39 | <1 |
| Thyroid disorders | 429 | 8.6 | Irritable bowel syndrome | 36 | <1 |
| Asthma | 415 | 8.3 | Chronic liver disease | 30 | <1 |
| COPD | 344 | 6.9 | Substance misuse | 25 | <1 |
| Heart failure | 317 | 6.3 | Multiple sclerosis | 12 | <1 |
| Blindness and low vision | 251 | 5.0 | Learning disability | 12 | <1% |
*Percentage of male participants.
†Including other connective tissue disease.
COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.