Atlas 2017

Chronic disease and infection: potentially preventable hospitalisations

1.1 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

1.2 Heart failure

1.3 Cellulitis

1.4 Kidney and urinary tract infections

1.5 Diabetes complications

Cardiovascular conditions

2.1 Acute myocardial infarction admissions

2.2 Atrial fibrillation

Women’s health and maternity

3.1 Hysterectomy

3.2 Endometrial ablation

3.3 Cervical loop excision or cervical laser ablation

3.4 Caesarean section ages 20 to 34 years

3.5 Third- and fourth-degree perineal tear

Surgical interventions

4.1 Knee replacement

4.2 Lumbar spinal decompression

4.3 Lumbar spinal fusion

4.4 Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

4.5 Appendicectomy

4.6 Cataract surgery