As of 2023, hospital discharges for urolithiasis in the UK were 63.5 per hundred thousand persons. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a slight downward trend, with values decreasing from 62.2 to 59.9. This represents a year-on-year decrease of 0.96% on average over the five-year period. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) projects a gradual reduction in hospital discharges for urolithiasis.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Advancements in medical technology and non-invasive treatments potentially reducing hospital need.
- Public health initiatives focusing on prevention, potentially leading to further declines in cases.
- Demographic changes and their impact on the prevalence and management of urolithiasis.