The infographic (PDF, 634.2 KB) brings together key information about need and service use patterns alongside qualitative information and NICE guidelines.
Physical Activity
Physical activity has been highlighted as a priority in the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Increasing physical activity has the potential to improve the physical and also mental health and wellbeing of individuals, families, communities and the county as a whole.
Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality accounting for 6% of deaths globally. People who have a physically active lifestyle have a 20-35% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease and stroke compared to those who have a sedentary lifestyle. Regular physical activity is also associated with a reduced risk of diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis and colon/breast cancer, and with improved mental health.
The infographic (PDF, 634.2 KB) brings together key information about need and service use patterns alongside qualitative information and NICE guidelines.
- The Exercise Report looks at physical activity levels in Gloucestershire pupils using the Pupil Wellbeing Survey.
- The Exercise Report looks at physical activity levels in Gloucestershire pupils using the Pupil Wellbeing Survey.
- The Physical Activity tool is part of a series of products produced by the Office for Health Improvement & Disparities providing local data alongside national comparisons to support local health improvement.
- The Physical Activity tool is part of a series of products produced by the Office for Health Improvement & Disparities providing local data alongside national comparisons to support local health improvement.