Summary
These results are based on data combined from the Health Survey for England between 2011 and 2019. Comparisons are based on age-standardised data that correct for the different age profiles of the ethnic groups included in the analysis, and the numbers quoted in this summary are age-standardised.
There are differences between groups in the prevalence of most of the health conditions and health-related behaviours reported. The patterns of difference are not consistent. The report does not attempt to explain the reasons behind the differences between groups.
Data is for England, 2011 - 2019
Longstanding health conditions were most commonly reported by black Caribbean (45%) and white British men (40%) and Pakistani women (49%).
Chinese women (22%) were least likely to be overweight or obese.
Women from black Caribbean (74%), Pakistani (74%) and black African (73%) backgrounds were most likely to be overweight or obese.
Chinese men (36%) were least likely to be overweight or obese.
The proportions of men from other backgrounds who were overweight or obese did not vary greatly.
Drinking above 14 units a week was most common among white Irish men (45%) and women (26%).
Drinking above 14 units a week was also high among white British men (36%) and women (18%).
Black African (9%), Chinese (12%) and Indian (12%) men and Indian (2%), Pakistani (3%), Chinese (3%) and black African (4%) women were least likely to be regular smokers.
Men (39%) and women (46%) from Other white backgrounds, Indian men (41%) and Chinese women (49%) were most likely to eat five or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
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