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Publication, Part of Focus on
Focus on the health and care of young people June 2015
Official statistics- Publication Date:
- 25 Jun 2015
- Geographic Coverage:
- United Kingdom
- Geographical Granularity:
- Country, Regions
- Date Range:
- 01 Apr 2003 to 31 Mar 2014
Summary
This publication provides a compilation of information on young people living in England and gives a broad picture of their health, care and wellbeing.
Key Facts
- A child is born in England every 48 seconds
- Children are leading increasingly sedentary lifestyles- fewer children are meeting recommended levels of physical activity
- Dental cariesare the most common hospital diagnosis in children aged 5-9
- Drinking, smoking and drug takinghave all reduced in the last decade for pupils within secondary education
- In 2013/14 referral rates to psychological therapies were twice as high for 15-19 year old females than males
- 48 per cent of 16-24 year olds use fitness appson a regular basis
Resources
Last edited: 11 April 2018 4:10 pm