Proportion of patients with HF seen with a specified condition or illness, April 1999–March 2000*
| Condition/illness | Men (n = 973) | Women (n = 1213) |
|---|---|---|
| *Number (per cent). | ||
| NA, not applicable. | ||
| Lower RTI | 273 (28.1%) | 338 (27.9%) |
| Coronary heart disease—miscellaneous | 216 (22.2%) | 159 (13.1%) |
| Breathlessness | 201 (20.7%) | 247 (20.4%) |
| Angina | 144 (14.8%) | 141 (11.6%) |
| COPD | 142 (14.6%) | NA |
| Upper RTI (excluding sore throat) | 141 (14.5%) | 176 (14.5%) |
| Hypertension | 134 (13.8%) | 196 (16.2%) |
| Atrial flutter/fibrillation | 114 (11.7%) | NA |
| Oedema | 111 (11.4%) | 177 (14.6%) |
| Miscellaneous | 108 (11.1%) | 144 (11.9%) |
| Back problems | NA | 153 (12.6%) |
| Osteoarthritis | NA | 143 (11.8%) |