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Liver Disease Mortality And Early Detection Initiatives

25 April 2024 · 0 other contributors · 1,297 words

Opened by Preet Kaur Gill Labour (Co-op) Birmingham Edgbaston

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At a glance

Preet Kaur Gill raised concerns about liver disease mortality and early detection initiatives in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Rising mortality and hospital admission rates for liver disease are noted, with over 70,000 deaths annually, more than half among those aged 15 to 64.
  • Annual alcohol-specific deaths have exceeded 10,000 for the first time.
  • Calls for fibroscans to be provided at all 100 community diagnostic centres by March 2025, with emphasis on accessibility in deprived communities.

Key requests to Government

I ask the Government to provide fibroscans at all 100 community diagnostic centres by March 2025 and ensure these are accessible in deprived communities. Additionally, I urge them to consider Labour's fully costed plan for a 'fit for the future fund' that doubles MRI and CT scanners to detect illnesses earlier.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Preet Kaur Gill Labour (Co-op) Birmingham Edgbaston

I am concerned about the rising mortality and hospital admission rates for liver disease, with over 70,000 people dying annually, more than half of whom are between ages 15 to 64. The issue is exacerbated by obesity, alcohol consumption, and viral hepatitis, all of which increase in prevalence in deprived communities. Annual figures show that alcohol-specific deaths have surpassed 10,000 for the first time ever, a significant rise over three years without any explanation related to the pandemic.

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