State of Child Health Report, 2017State of Child Health Report, 2017
London Sport
Added 7 years ago
This report presents an overview of the health and wellbeing of children in the UK. It finds that children living in the most deprived areas are more likely to be in poor health, be overweight or obese, suffer from asthma, have poorly managed diabetes, experience mental health problems and die early. Key actions identified for UK government to improve children's health include:- Develop child health and wellbeing strategies that are co-...This report presents an overview of the health and wellbeing of children in the UK. It finds that children living in the most deprived areas are more likely to be in poor health, be overweight or obese, suffer from asthm...
British Social Attitudes Survey 2015: Public Attitudes Towards TransportBritish Social Attitudes Survey 2015: Public Attitudes Towards Transport
London Sport
Added 7 years ago
This statistical release is part of a series of surveys measuring people's attitudes towards transport since 1996. This report covers attitudes in 2015, except where charts show a series of years. The findings suggest that 64% of people think it is too dangerous to cycle. Furthermore, women, non-cyclists and older age groups showed higher levels of concern over roads being too dangerous to cycle. In addition, nearly half of those who do...This statistical release is part of a series of surveys measuring people's attitudes towards transport since 1996. This report covers attitudes in 2015, except where charts show a series of years. The findings suggest th...
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Active Lives Survey 2015-16 - Year 1 ReportActive Lives Survey 2015-16 - Year 1 Report
London Sport
Added 7 years ago
An important part of Sport England's new approach is to build work around individuals, which means an increased need for understanding what people do and what they enjoy. The Active Lives survey provides reliable insight into the physical activity habits of the nation. It is broader than the previous Active People Survey, and includes walking, cycling for travel and dance in addition to sporting and fitness activities, and looks at patt...An important part of Sport England's new approach is to build work around individuals, which means an increased need for understanding what people do and what they enjoy. The Active Lives survey provides reliable insight...
National Travel Survey: A View into a Travel WeekNational Travel Survey: A View into a Travel Week
London Sport
Added 7 years ago
This factsheet uses data from the National Travel Survey (NTS) to look at the travel behaviours of users of various modes of transport, including cars, bicycles, trains and buses. It looks in greater detail at the behaviour of users of different modes of transport by showing only averages of users who report using a particular mode, rather than the average of every person across the survey. Key findings include:
- The proportion of the ...This factsheet uses data from the National Travel Survey (NTS) to look at the travel behaviours of users of various modes of transport, including cars, bicycles, trains and buses. It looks in greater detail at the behavi...
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Quantifying and Valuing the Wellbeing Impacts of Culture and SportQuantifying and Valuing the Wellbeing Impacts of Culture and Sport
London Sport
Added 7 years ago
This report presents an analysis of the association between culture, sport and measures of subjective wellbeing, looking at the perceived benefits for the individual using wellbeing valuation. It aims to identify the impacts of culture and sport engagement on individuals' wellbeing and estimate monetary values for those wellbeing impacts using the Wellbeing Valuation approach. The key findings are:
Arts engagement is associated with hig...This report presents an analysis of the association between culture, sport and measures of subjective wellbeing, looking at the perceived benefits for the individual using wellbeing valuation. It aims to identify the imp...
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What Determines Sports Participation Among Recently Retired People?What Determines Sports Participation Among Recently Retired People?
London Sport
Added 7 years ago
Participation in sport declines with age, and by 2020 almost half of the UK population will be over 50 years old. As part of a wider programme of research into understanding participation, Sport England has completed some research among retired people to better understand reasons for levels of participation. The research involved 21 focus groups among those who had recently retired. Respondents were classified as 'active' or 'inactive' ...Participation in sport declines with age, and by 2020 almost half of the UK population will be over 50 years old. As part of a wider programme of research into understanding participation, Sport England has completed som...
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Physical Activity in Older People: A Systematic ReviewPhysical Activity in Older People: A Systematic Review
London Sport
Added 7 years ago
Physical activity in older people is important in the prevention of disease, maintenance of independence and improvement of quality of life. This literature search comprises of results from 53 papers, of which the percentage of older adults meeting recommended physical activity ranges from 2.4 - 83.0%. Furthermore, the definitions of recommended activity levels differed, as did approaches to measurement. It breaks down physical activity...Physical activity in older people is important in the prevention of disease, maintenance of independence and improvement of quality of life. This literature search comprises of results from 53 papers, of which the percen...
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Relationships Between the Physical Environment and Physical Activity in Older PeopleRelationships Between the Physical Environment and Physical Activity in Older People
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Added 7 years ago
Although physical activity provides many physical, social and mental health benefits for older adults, they are the least physically active age group. Ecological models highlight the importance of the physical environment in promoting physical activity. The current study aimed to provide a systematic review of qualitative studies exploring the potential impact of the physical environment in older adults' activity behaviours. It provide...Although physical activity provides many physical, social and mental health benefits for older adults, they are the least physically active age group. Ecological models highlight the importance of the physical environme...
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Health Survey for England 2015: Physical Activity in ChildrenHealth Survey for England 2015: Physical Activity in Children
London Sport
Added 7 years ago
This report examines physical activity levels in children in England in 2015. It compares different population groups, by age, sex, income and region. Key findings include:
- Excluding school based activities, 22% of children aged between 5 and 15 met the physical activity guidelines of being moderately active for 60 minutes per day. This is an increase from 2012.
- The proportion of children aged 5-15 meeting recommendations was lower ...This report examines physical activity levels in children in England in 2015. It compares different population groups, by age, sex, income and region. Key findings include:
- Excluding school based activities, 22% of chi...
Health and Care of People with Learning DifficultiesHealth and Care of People with Learning Difficulties
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Added 7 years ago
This report summarises aggregated data on key health issues from 2014 to 2015 for people who were recorded by their GP as having a learning disability, and comparative data about a control group who were recorded as not having a learning disability. It identifies potential differences in the treatment, health status and outcomes of people with learning disabilities compared with the rest of the population, with a purpose of encouraging ...This report summarises aggregated data on key health issues from 2014 to 2015 for people who were recorded by their GP as having a learning disability, and comparative data about a control group who were recorded as not ...
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