Table 2 Long-term health conditions (LTCs)
Health conditions, n (%)a | |
|---|---|
Respiratory (e.g. asthma, COPD) | 10 (31) |
Cardiovascular (e.g. high blood pressure, heart disease) | 9 (28) |
Musculoskeletal (e.g. osteoporosis, osteoarthritis) | 8 (25) |
Cancer (in remission) | 7 (22) |
Current cancer diagnosis (incl. Advanced/incurable cancer) | 5 (16) |
Diabetes | 5 (16) |
Autoimmune (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis) | 5 (16) |
Neurological (e.g. Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis) | 4 (13) |
Renal (e.g. kidney condition, interstitial cystitis) | 2 (6) |
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (e.g. Crohn’s) | 2 (6) |
Organ removal/transplant (e.g. spleen removed, liver transplant) | 2 (6) |
Comorbid mental health condition (e.g. anxiety, depression, schizophrenia) | 6 (19) |