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LBOI Indicator 7.2 - The proportion of adults participating in recommended levels of physical activity 27 Sep 2012

The proportion of adults participating in recommended levels of physical activity. Recommended level of physical activity is defined as moderate intensity sport and active recreation on 20 or more days (averaging 5 or more times per week) in the previous 4 weeks. “Moderate intensity sport and active...

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LBOI Indicator 13.15 - The percentage of the population on practice registers with diabetes 27 Sep 2012

Diabetes is a serious disease with serious consequences. It is the 5th leading cause of death globally and accounts for about 10% of NHS costs. The burden falls disproportionately on elderly and ethnic populations. We use the indicator in this context as a proxy for healthcare need and demand (a high...

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LBOI Indicator 11.9 - Prevalence of obesity in reception year pupils 27 Sep 2012

The percentage of schoolchildren in Reception Year classed as obese. N.B. Obesity in children is defined in this instance as those having a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than the 95th percentile (using the British 1990 growth reference).