The forecast for hospital discharges related to pulmonary heart disease and diseases of the pulmonary circulation in the UK shows a steady increase from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, these discharges stood at 55.9 per hundred thousand persons. The year-on-year variation shows a consistent growth rate, with an average annual increase of approximately 0.9%. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is estimated to be around 0.85%.

Future trends to watch for include:

The potential impact of healthcare innovations aimed at improving pulmonary care.
Changes in population demographics, such as aging, which may influence the rate of hospital discharges.
The implementation of preventive health measures that could mitigate the rise in discharge rates.