The estimated number of hospital admissions in England and Wales due to foodborne disease in the years 2000-07 are shown in the following table. Separate figures for England only are not available.
Figures provided are for estimated cases of foodborne disease which are United Kingdom-acquired. Cases associated with foreign travel are excluded. Data for 2007 are the most recent that are currently available.
Hospital admissions, England and Wales 2000 20,800 2001 1— 2002 1— 2003 17,200 2004 17,400 2005 17,300 2006 17,400 2007 18,900 1 Estimates were not calculated for these years. Note: Estimates have been rounded to the nearest 100. Source: Health Protection Agency.