2008 Health Inequalities Profiles: Data sources

Links to data sources and methods as used in the production of erpho's 2008 Health Inequalities Profiles. This year's profiles cover the same indicators as previous profiles. Changes since last year:> A fifth time period: 2005-07> Updated populations > IMD 2007> Standardised against European Standard Population> Added comparator area 'All but most deprived' (80/20)

Statistics on obesity, physical activity and diet: England, January 2008

This statistical report from the Information Centre presents a range of information on obesity, physical activity and diet, drawn together from a variety of sources. The publication also summarises government plans and targets in this area, as well as providing sources of further information and links to relevant documents and key sources. There are several notable additions to this, The Information Centre's second report on obesity, physical activity and diet. Waist circumference analysis has been included where possible to reflect the importance of using this measurement in conjunction with Body Mass Index (BMI) in order to identify those at increased risk of health problems associated with obesity. More regional data is presented with a greater number of tables providing government office region and Strategic Health Authority breakdowns. Where possible information at a more local level has been reported on.

Health Inequality Profiles 2008 - MSOA level data (v2)

Using mortality and population data from 2001 to 2007 DSRs and life expectancy were calculated for all Middle Layer Super Output Areas in the East of England.

Health Inequality Profiles 2008 - All age, all cause standardised vs. EoE

DSRs (with CIs) for All age, all cause mortality 2001-03 to 2005-07, by gender, for Counties/UAs, County quintiles, County 80/20 standardises - as in previous years - against East of England Census 2001 population.

'A healthy city is an active city: A PA planning guide' (2008)

This planning guide provides a range of ideas, information and tools for developing a comprehensive plan for creating a healthy, active city by enhancing physical activity in the urban environment. By developing, improving and supporting opportunities in the built and social environments, city leaders and their partners can enable all citizens to be physically active in day-to-day life.

The London Health Commission prospectus 2006-2008: Partnership for health: challenges for action

The London Health Commission programme of work to 2008 has identified four Health Challenges to stimulate action on its top priorities durng the next three years. It is urging organisations to join in action to increase the number of disabled people in employment; introduce smoke-free workplace policies; improve access to effective language support services for their users; help improve the emotional health and well being of young Londoners.

Health Inequalities Intervention Tool (2008)

This tool is designed to support Primary Care Trusts with their Local Delivery Planning and commissioning

Statistics on obesity, physical activity and diet: England - January 2008

This statistical report presents a range of information on obesity, physical activity and diet, drawn together from a variety of sources.

Health inequalities: third report of session 2008-09, volume I

In the following report, chapter two examines the extent and causes of health inequalities. The causes of inequalities are broad and some of them reach beyond the capabilities and responsibilities of both the Department of Health and the NHS. This report therefore focuses on the effectiveness of the policies of the Department of Health and the NHS.

Mortality target monitoring: infant mortality, inequalities. Update to include data for 2008

The 2008 annual update on infant mortality rates to monitor progress against the Department of Health infant mortality inequality PSA target.

The Coronary Heart Disease National Service Framework: Building on excellence,maintaining progress - Progress report for 2008

This report details the progress which has been made in implementing the Coronary Heart Disease National Service Framework in the eight years since its publication.

Briefing 24: NCMP data 2008/9, East of England: Data quality

One in a series of six data briefings based on regional-level analysis of data from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) undertaken by the National Obesity Observatory (NOO). The briefings are intended to complement the headline results for the region published in January 2010. This briefing covers issues relating to the quality and completeness of the NCMP data. Detailed analysis of the NCMP at national level is available from NOO at http://www.noo.org.uk/NOO_pubInformation on the methods used to

Briefing 25: NCMP data 2008/9, East of England: Body Mass Index (BMI) thresholds

One in a series of six data briefings based on regional-level analysis of data from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) undertaken by the National Obesity Observatory (NOO). The briefings are intended to complement the headline results for the region published in January 2010, at Quick Link 20510.

Briefing 26: NCMP data 2008/9, East of England: Ethnicity

One in a series of six data briefings based on regional-level analysis of data from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) undertaken by the National Obesity Observatory (NOO). The briefings are intended to complement the headline results for the region published in January 2010, at Quick Link 20510.

Briefing 27: NCMP data 2008/9, East of England: Deprivation

One in a series of six data briefings based on regional-level analysis of data from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) undertaken by the National Obesity Observatory (NOO). The briefings are intended to complement the headline results for the region published in January 2010, at Quick Link 20510.