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The purpose of these indicators is to help the NHS monitor emergency admissions. In 2014, NHS England set a target to reduce total emergency admissions by 3.5%, ‘as a clear indicator of the effectiveness of local health and care services in working better together to support people’s health and independence...

To help reduce the incidence of measles, meningococcal meningitis, whooping cough and tuberculosis

To help reduce levels of sickness and ill health and promote healthy lifestyles.

To reduce prevalence of smoking.

To help reduce the prevalence of obesity.

These indicators were designed to monitor alcohol consumption. The damage caused by alcohol misuse to individuals and society has become an increasing focus of public concern in recent years. Drinking alcohol has been linked to increased risks of hypertension, stroke, coronary heart disease, liver cirrhosis...

To reduce deaths from circulatory diseases.