A recent research has stated that by 2020, there will be a rise in hospital admissions related to smoking disorders and lung diseases in certain nations and this rise will be increased by a quarter.

In England, there will be maximum rise in admissions due to lung diseases, particularly the South Coast and West Country and by 2020 the largest increase will be in Isle of Wight.

In admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, in Torquay, the Isle of Wight and Barnstaple, there will see by 16 per cent more, according to the study by Experian Public Sector and the British Lung Foundation.

The study also states that the Isle of Wight will be at the receiving end the most when it comes to the biggest increase in lung disease, which will be 25.1 per cent by 2020.

According to Emily Sparks, director of health at Experian Public Sector, budgets have to be adjusted by the PCTs according to the conditions predicted.

She said, “Our research highlights dramatic differences in predicted rates and associated treatment costs for a range of lung diseases across the country. This underlines the importance of understanding how healthcare provision needs to be tailored to local communities.”