Lifestyle and risk factors

Rate of hospital admissions for alcohol-related conditions

 

Alcohol is a significant contributory cause of premature mortality and can have numerous detrimental effects on both physical and emotional health. Alcohol plays a role in more than 60 medical conditions, including high blood pressure, liver cirrhosis, several types of cancer and various mental health conditions

This indicator looks at a 'narrow definition' of alcohol related hospital admissions as it only includes cases where an alcohol related condition was the primary reason for admittance. This focuses, therefore, on hospital admissions that are primarily due to alcohol consumption.

In 2023/24 in Wiltshire, there were around 2,200 alcohol related hospital admissions (according to this narrow definition). This represents a rate of 411 admissions per 100,000 persons. Whilst this is similar to local rates in previous years, it is lower than rates in the South West (489 per 100,000) and England (504 per 100,000) in the same time period.

 

Definition: Hospital admissions (for all persons of all ages) for alcohol related conditions, expressed as a directly standardised rate per 100,000 persons.

Alcohol related hospital admissions here are those where an alcohol attributable diagnosis is only recorded as the primary diagnosis (the main reason for admission). Alcohol related conditions are those that are either wholly caused by alcohol as well as conditions where alcohol is a contributing factor.

This is referred to as the 'Narrow definition' as it only includes alcohol related conditions that are recorded as the primary diagnosis (the main reason for admission). The aim of this is to provide an indication of hospital admissions that are primarily due to alcohol consumption.

Data source and time period: NHS England, Hospital episode statistics, 2019/20 - 2023/24, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

 

Males and Females : Rate of hospital admissions for alcohol-related conditions by age band 2023/24

 

Looking at the narrow definition of alcohol related hospital admissions (explained above) for males and females by age band, it is evident that there is notable variation.

Rates are at an elevated level for both males and females in the 40-64 year age bands and are markedly increased for males aged 65 years and over. This is true in Wiltshire as well as for regional and national comparators.

 

Definition: Hospital admissions (for males and females by age band) for alcohol related conditions, expressed as a directly standardised rate per 100,000 males and females within the specified age groups.

Alcohol related hospital admissions here are those where an alcohol attributable diagnosis is only recorded as the primary diagnosis (the main reason for admission). Alcohol related conditions are those that are either wholly caused by alcohol as well as conditions where alcohol is a contributing factor.

This is referred to as the 'Narrow definition' as it only includes alcohol related conditions that are recorded as the primary diagnosis (the main reason for admission). The aim of this is to provide an indication of hospital admissions that are primarily due to alcohol consumption.

Data source and time period: NHS England, Hospital episode statistics, 2023/24 via the OHID Fingertips tool.

 

Alcohol related mortality rate

 

Alcohol related mortality refers to deaths that are either solely caused by alcohol (such as alcoholic liver disease) as well as deaths where alcohol was a contributing factor.

In 2023, there were just over 200 alcohol related deaths in Wiltshire, equivalent to a rate of 36.6 deaths per 100,000 persons. Whilst rates in Wiltshire have broadly remained below regional and national comparators, they have been steadily rising (for all persons, males and females) over the period shown.

 

Rates of alcohol related mortality in males are significantly higher than for females and this is true locally, regionally and nationally. In 2023 in Wiltshire, the rate of alcohol related deaths in males (53.3 per 100,000) was more than double that observed in females in the county (22.7 per 100,000).

 

 

Definition: Deaths from alcohol-related conditions (in all persons, males and females of all ages) expressed as a directly standardised rate per 100,000 persons. Alcohol related deaths are those where an alcohol attributable diagnosis is given as the underlying cause of death. This includes deaths that are either wholly caused by alcohol as well as deaths where alcohol was a contributing factor.

Data source and time period: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Annual mortality extract (produced for OHID), 2019 - 2023, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

Rate of alcohol specific hospital admissions

 

Alcohol-specific conditions (such as alcoholic liver disease and alcohol poisoning) are those that are solely caused by alcohol. These are different to alcohol-related conditions (such as heart disease or strokes) where alcohol can be one of several contributing factors.

In Wiltshire, in 2023/24 there were 2,405 admissions to hospital for alcohol-specific conditions. This is equivalent to a rate of 455.3 admissions per 100,000 persons. Whilst alcohol specific admission rates have seen some fluctuation over the past five years in Wiltshire, they have remained consistently below rates in the South West and England.

 

Definition: Hospital admissions (for all persons of all ages) for alcohol specific conditions, expressed as a directly standardised rate per 100,000 persons.

Alcohol specific hospital admissions are those where conditions that are wholly attributable to alcohol are included in any primary or secondary diagnoses code fields.

Data source and time period: NHS England, Hospital episode statistics, 2019/20 - 2023/24, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

 

Persons aged under 18 years: Rate of alcohol specific hospital admissions

 

Drinking under age carries serious health risks. These include alcohol poisoning, mental ill health and research suggests that alcohol may also affect brain development, particularly in terms of concentration and learning. Drinking alcohol also increases the likelihood of accidents, unsafe situations and engaging in risky behaviours (such as violence, drink-driving, or unprotected sex).

In the period 2021/22 - 2023/24, there were around 120 hospital admissions for alcohol specific conditions involving persons under the age of 18 in Wiltshire. This is equivalent to a rate of 39.7 admissions per 100,000 persons in this age range. Although Wiltshire rates have seen a decline over recent years, they remain substantially higher than rates for England (22.6 per 100,000) yet similar to rates in the South West (39.3 per 100,000) in 2021/22-2023/24.

 

Rates of alcohol specific hospital admissions for both males and females aged under 18 in Wiltshire are considerably higher than those seen nationally. Females under 18 years in Wiltshire consistently report substantially higher admission rates for alcohol-specific conditions than males. In 2021/22 - 2023/24 the admission rate for Wiltshire females (52.2 per 100,000) was almost double that observed in males in the county (27.8 per 100,000).

 

 

Definition: Hospital admissions (for all persons, males and females under 18 years) for alcohol specific conditions, expressed as a crude rate per 100,000 persons within the specified age range.

Alcohol specific hospital admissions are those where conditions that are wholly attributable to alcohol are included in any primary or secondary diagnoses code fields.

Data source and time period: NHS England, Hospital episode statistics, 2017/18-19/20 - 2021/22-23/24, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

 

Alcohol specific mortality rate

 

Alcohol specific mortality refers to deaths that are wholly caused by alcohol. Since 2021, rates of alcohol specific mortality have increased year on year in Wiltshire, mirroring regional and national trends. In 2023, there were in the region of 60 alcohol specific deaths in Wiltshire, equivalent to a rate 11.7 deaths per 100,000 persons.

 

Definition: Deaths that are wholly caused by alcohol consumption (in all persons of all ages) expressed as a directly standardised rate per 100,000 persons.

Data source and time period: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Annual mortality extract (produced for OHID), 2019 - 2023, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

Rate of persons killed or seriously injured in drink drive incidents

 

In 2023, there was an estimated 150 reported drink-drive casualties in the South West, where a person was killed or seriously injured. This represents 2.6 causalities per 100,000 persons compared to 2.8 per 100,000 in England. Rates decreased in 2020, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and have decreased year on year since 2021.

 

Definition: A drink-drive collision is defined as being a reported incident on a public road in which someone is killed or injured, and where at least one of the motor vehicle drivers or riders involved met one of these criteria: a) refused to give a breath test specimen when requested b) failed a roadside breath test c) died and was subsequently found to have more than 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. Drink-drive casualties are defined as all road users killed or injured in drink-drive collisions and are expressed as a rate per 100,000 persons.

This data is reported via the STATS19 system and is based upon police reporting of road casualties in England. As police forces use different reporting systems, there is an adjustment for those using Non-Injury-Based Reporting Systems. Data relating to drink drive casualties is only available at regional and national levels and are estimated instances.

Data source and time period: Department for Transport, Road safety statistics (table RAS 2013: characteristics of drink-drive collisions, by country and English region) 2019 - 2023.

Rate of adults in treatment at specialist drug misuse services

 

Over the last five years the numbers of adults (aged 18 years and over) receiving treatment at specialist drug misuse services has risen steadily. In Wiltshire in 2023/24 1,068 persons were recorded as receiving treatment relating to drug misuse, an increase of almost a third (31%) since 2019/20.

Rates of adults (aged 18 years and over) in Wiltshire receiving treatment at specialist drug misuse services are substantially lower than those in the South West and England. The gap however, has been slowly closing since 2020/21.

 

Definition: Number of persons aged 18 years and over who received treatment at a specialist drug misuse service. This is expressed a rate per 10,000 persons within the specified age range.

Data source and time period: National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NTDMS), 2019/20 - 2023/24, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

 

Rate of adults in treatment at specialist alcohol misuse services

 

Numbers of people (aged 18 years and over) receiving treatment at specialist alcohol misuse services have gradually increased over the last five years. In Wiltshire, in 2023/24, 750 persons received specialist treatment for alcohol misuse, an increase of 43% since 2019/20.

Rates of adults (aged 18 years and over) in Wiltshire receiving treatment at specialist alcohol misuse services are in line with the South West yet lower than England.

 

Definition: Number of persons aged 18 years and over who received treatment at a specialist alcohol misuse service. This is expressed a rate per 10,000 persons within the specified age range.

Data source and time period: National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NTDMS), 2019/20 - 2023/24, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

 

Percentage of adults successfully completing alcohol treatment

 

In 2023/24, 34.9% of people in alcohol treatment in Wiltshire successfully completed the programme and did not re-present to treatment services for six months. Whilst this is aligns with proportions recorded regionally and nationally, it marks the lowest levels of alcohol treatment completions in Wiltshire in the past five years. Conversely, numbers of successful completions in Wiltshire are the highest recorded in recent years. This may indicate therefore, that the proportional decline is due to increased numbers of people entering alcohol treatment.

 

Definition: The number of alcohol users (aged 18 years and over) that successfully left structured treatment (free of alcohol dependence) who do not then re-present to treatment services within 6 months. This is expressed as a percentage of the total number of alcohol users in structured treatment.

Data source and time period: National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS), 2019/20 - 2023/24 via the OHID Fingertips tool.

 

Percentage of adults successfully completing treatment for non opiate and opiate drug use

 

These charts show the proportions of people who successfully left local drug treatment services free of drug dependence and did not re-present to treatment services within six months. Data is presented for opiate and non opiate drug users.

Proportions of people successfully completing non opiate drug treatment in Wiltshire have steadily declined over the last three years, from 37.5% in 2021/22 to 29.1% in 2023/24.

 

Definition: The number of users of non opiates (aged 18 years and over) that successfully left drug treatment (free of drug dependence) who do not then re-present to treatment services within 6 months. This is expressed as a percentage of the total number of non opiate users in structured treatment.

Data source and time period: National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS), 2019/20 - 2023/24 via the OHID Fingertips tool.

Proportions of people successfully completing treatment for use of opiate drugs in Wiltshire has also decreased, albeit to a lesser extent, from 8% in 2022/23 to 6% in 2023/24.

 

Definition: The number of users of opiates (aged 18 years and over) that successfully left drug treatment (free of drug dependence) who do not then re-present to treatment services within 6 months. This is expressed as a percentage of the total number of opiate users in structured treatment.

Data source and time period: National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS), 2019/20 - 2023/24, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

 

Percentage of adults entering drug treatment identified as having a mental health treatment need, who were receiving treatment for their mental health

 

People with co-occurring substance use and mental health treatment needs require appropriate integrated care to improve recovery outcomes and reduce relapse, where possible.

In 2023/24 in Wiltshire, 73.2% of people in drug treatment with identified mental health needs were also receiving treatment for their mental health. This marks a comparative rise from the previous year (67.7% in 2022/23) and is similar to levels in both the South West (75.1%) and England (74.5%). It does indicate, however, that almost a quarter of adults in drug treatment with concurrent mental health needs may not be in receipt of the full support they require.

 

Definition: The number of new drug treatment clients (aged 18 years and over) with an identified mental health treatment need, who are receiving treatment for their mental health. This is expressed as a percentage of the total new drug client presentations with an identified mental health treatment need.

Mental health treatment includes: Engagement with community mental health teams, IAPT (Improved Access to Psychological Therapy) or other mental health services. It also includes receipt of mental health treatment from GP or any NICE-recommended psychosocial or pharmacological intervention provided for the treatment of a mental health problem in drug and alcohol services.

Data source and time period: National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS), 2020/21 - 2023/24, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

 

Rate of hospital admission episodes with a primary diagnosis of poisoning by drug misuse

 

Drug misuse is a significant cause of premature mortality in the UK. The 2019 Global Burden of Disease Study showed that drug use disorders were the third ranked cause of death in the 15 to 49 age group in England. The 2021 drug strategy, From harm to hope: A 10-year drugs plan to cut crime and save lives aims to reduce drug related harm and includes a national ambition to prevent 1,000 drug related deaths by 2025.

In 2022/23, there were 150 hospital admission episodes due to poisoning by drug misuse in Wiltshire. This represents 31 hospital admissions per 100,000 population which is higher than the South West and England rates. Historically, Wiltshire has higher rates than the regional and national averages.

 

Definition: NHS hospital finished admission episodes with a primary diagnosis of poisoning by illicit drugs (those that are listed as controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971). This is expressed as an age standardised rate per 100,000 persons.

A finished admission episode (FAE) is the first period of inpatient care under one consultant within one healthcare provider. FAEs are counted against the year in which the admission episode finishes. Admissions do not represent the number of inpatients, as a person may have more than one admission within the year.

Data source and time period: NHS Digital, Statistics on Public Health, 2020/21 - 2022/23.

In Wiltshire, females are more likely to be admitted to hospital for drug misuse then males. In 2022/23 in Wiltshire, the rate of admission for drug misuse in females was 39 per 100,000 compared with 24 per 100,000 for males in the county. This marked difference is not mirrored either regionally or nationally. Details of local drug support services are available on the Wiltshire Council website.

 

Males and Females: Rate of hospital admission episodes with a primary diagnosis of poisoning by drug misuse

 

Definition: NHS hospital finished admission episodes with a primary diagnosis of poisoning by illicit drugs (those that are listed as controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971). This is expressed as an age standardised rate per 100,000 males and females.

A finished admission episode (FAE) is the first period of inpatient care under one consultant within one healthcare provider. FAEs are counted against the year in which the admission episode finishes. Admissions do not represent the number of inpatients, as a person may have more than one admission within the year.

Data source and time period: NHS Digital, Statistics on Public Health, 2022/23.

 

Mortality rate due to drug misuse

 

The rate of deaths in Wiltshire due to drug misuse are lower than those seen in comparators and have remained relatively stable over the period shown.

In Wiltshire, mortality rates due to drug misuse are consistently higher in males than females in the county and in 2021-23, the rate in males (4.8 per 100,000) was double that observed in females (2.4 per 100,000).

More information on substance use is available in the Wiltshire Substance Use Needs Assessment.

 

Definition: The number of deaths (in all persons of all ages) due to drug misuse, expressed as rate per 100,000 persons.

Deaths from drug misuse are those where the underlying cause of death has been coded as mental and behavioural disorders due to psychoactive substance use (excluding alcohol, tobacco and volatile solvents, (accidental and intentional) poisoning by drugs and assault by drugs.

Figures are for the year that the death was registered in, rather than the date of occurrence.

Data source and time period: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Deaths related to drug poisoning by local authority, England and Wales, 2017-19 - 2021-2023.

 

Definition: The number of deaths (in males and females) due to drug misuse, expressed as rate per 100,000 males and females.

Deaths from drug misuse are those where the underlying cause of death has been coded as mental and behavioural disorders due to psychoactive substance use (excluding alcohol, tobacco and volatile solvents, (accidental and intentional) poisoning by drugs and assault by drugs.

Figures are for the year that the death was registered in, rather than the date of occurrence.

Data source and time period: Office for National Statistics, Deaths related to drug poisoning by local authority, England and Wales, 1993 to 2021.

Smoking prevalence in adults 2024/25

 

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and ill-health. It is a major risk factor for many diseases including heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer and several other forms of cancer.

This data is taken from the 2024/25 GP Patient Survey (GPPS) and shows the proportion of respondents (aged 18 years and over) by self-identified smoking status.

It suggests that Wiltshire has a slightly lower proportion of current smokers aged 18 years and over (10.1%) than the South-West (12.0%) and England (13.1%). It also indicates Wiltshire has higher proportions of ex smokers (32.1%) compared with regional (30.4%) and national (26.9%) benchmarks.

There are a number of other measures that seek to assess smoking prevalence, namely the Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) and the Annual Population Survey (APS). Both of these reflect similar patterns to those seen in the GP Patient Survey (GPPS) measure shown here.

 

Definition: The percentage of respondents aged 18 years and over who classify their smoking status as any of the following in the GP Patient Survey: 'current smoker' (including regular and occasional smokers), 'ex-smoker' or 'never smoked'.

Data source and time period: NHS England, GP Patient Survey (GPPS), 2024/25, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

 

Smoking prevalence in adults with a long-term mental health condition 2024/25

 

This data is again taken from the 2024/25 GP Patient Survey (GPPS) and this time shows the proportion of respondents (aged 18 years and over) with a self-identified smoking status of current smoker who also had a self reported long term mental health condition.

Adults with a long-term mental health conditions are estimated to be more than twice as likely to smoke than the general population, thus increasing risks of smoking-attributable ill health and premature mortality.

 

Definition: The percentage of respondents aged 18 years and over who classified their smoking status as 'current smoker' who also had a self reported long term mental health condition in the GP Patient Survey (weighted).

Data source and time period: NHS England, GP Patient Survey (GPPS), 2024/25, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

 

Smoking prevalence in pregnant women at the time of delivery

 

Smoking in pregnancy has well known detrimental effects on the growth and development of the baby, and on the health of the mother. There is an increased risk of miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth, low birth-weight and sudden unexpected death in infancy, among other complications.

The proportion of mothers known to be smokers at the time of delivery in Wiltshire has gradually reduced over the past five years, from 10.1% in 2019/20 to 6.6% in 2023/24 which mirrors the downward trend observed in comparators.

 

Definition: The number of mothers known to be smokers at the time of delivery as a percentage of all maternities where the smoking status is known. A maternity is defined as a pregnant woman who gives birth to one or more live or stillborn babies of at least 24 weeks gestation, where the baby is delivered by either a midwife or doctor at home or in a NHS hospital.

Data source and time period: NHS England (NHSE), via the OHID Fingertips tool, 2023/24.

Percentage of children who are obese or overweight

 

Excess weight in both children and adults is a major public health concern. Excess weight in childhood is potentially predictive of adult obesity and elevates risks of developing long term health conditions that can pervade into adulthood.

The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) annually measures the height and weight of children aged 4-5 years (reception year) and 10-11 year olds (year 6) within mainstream state maintained schools in England. The aim of this is to provide an assessment of the proportion of children of primary school age who are either obese or overweight. Children are classified as overweight (including obese) if their BMI is on or above the 85th centile of the British 1990 growth reference (UK90) according to age and sex.

The latest data presented here covers the period 2021/22 - 2023/24 as robust data collection for the two preceding years (2019/20 and 2020/21) was prohibited by the pandemic.

Levels of excess weight in 4-5 year olds in Wiltshire have fluctuated mildly over the period shown. Whilst they are lower than levels reported nationally, they are broadly similar to that observed across the South West region. In 2023/24, 20.8% of children of reception year age measured as part of the NCMP in Wiltshire were obese or overweight. This is equivalent to 1 in 5 measured children in the county aged 4-5 years old.

 

Definition: The percentage of children measured as part of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) aged 4-5 years old classified as overweight or obese. Children are classified as overweight (including obese) if their BMI is on or above the 85th centile of the British 1990 growth reference (UK90) according to age and sex.

Data source and time period: NHS England, National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), 2021/22 - 2023/24, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

Levels of excess weight in 10-11 year olds in Wiltshire meanwhile, have remained broadly stable and are comparable with levels across the South West, yet lower than England. In 2023/24, 32.8% of children aged 10-11 year olds measured as part of the NCMP in Wiltshire were recorded as obese or overweight. This is equivalent to 1 in 3 measured children in the county aged 10-11 years.

 

Definition: The percentage of children measured as part of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) aged 10-11 years old classified as overweight or obese. Children are classified as overweight (including obese) if their BMI is on or above the 85th centile of the British 1990 growth reference (UK90) according to age and sex.

Data source and time period: NHS England, National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), 2021/22 - 2023/24, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

 

Percentage of children and young people (aged 5-16 years) estimated to be physically active

 

Regular physical activity for children and young people not only improves health and fitness and strengthens muscles and bones, but also helps to develop co-ordination, social skills and build confidence. It can further help to improve both sleep and concentration. Healthy attitudes towards physical activity established in childhood and adolescence are also more likely to transfer into adulthood, helping to improve long term health outcomes.

This indicator shows the estimated percentage of 5-16 year olds engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activity for an average of at least 1 hour per day. This is in line with guidance relating to healthy levels of activity for children and young people published by the UK Chief Medical Officer.

The estimated proportions of children and young people in Wiltshire undertaking recommended levels of physical activity has decreased in 2023/24 compared with previous years. It is estimated that less than half (39.7%) of 5-16 year olds in Wiltshire are currently meeting recommended physical activity levels. This is lower than estimates for both the South West (48.3%) and England (47.8%).

 

Definition: This indicator is derived from responses to the Sport England Active Lives Children and Young People Survey. It shows the estimated percentage of children and young people aged 5-16 years engaging in moderate to vigorous physical activity for an average of at least 1 hour per day across a given week. This is in line with healthy levels of activity for children and young people recommended by the UK Chief Medical Officer. Estimates are drawn from responses to physical activity questions based on levels of activity in the preceding 7 day period.

Data source and time period: Sport England, Active Lives Children and Young People Survey, 2019/20 - 2023/24, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

 

Percentage of adults estimated to be overweight or obese

 

Excess weight is a serious health issue and can be a major cause of premature mortality as well as numerous chronic long term health conditions.

This indicator shows the estimated percentage of adults (aged 18 and over) who are obese or overweight. Adults are considered to be overweight if they have a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to 25, whilst obesity is categorised as a BMI greater than or equal to 30. BMI is a measure that takes into account weight and height, and the NHS provide an online BMI calculator which enables you to find out if you are a healthy weight for your height.

The estimated prevalence of excess weight in adults in Wiltshire has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023/24, the figure stood at 62%, similar to estimates for the South West (62.7%) and lower than those for England (64.5%).

 

Definition: This indicator is derived from data collected in the Sport England Active Lives Adult Survey. It shows the estimated percentage of adults (aged 18 and over) classified as overweight or obese based on self reported height and weight measurements. Adults are defined as overweight or obese if their BMI is greater than or equal to 25kg/m².

Data source and time period: Sport England, Active Lives Adult Survey, 2019/20 - 2023/24, via the OHID Fingertips tool.

 

Percentage of adults estimated to be physically active

 

Globally, physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for mortality. Increasing physical activity levels (at any age) offers a range of physical and mental health benefits. These include maintaining a healthy weight, lowered risk of developing chronic long-term conditions and improved emotional wellbeing.

This indicator shows the estimated percentage of adults (aged 19 and over) who are doing at least 2.5 hours of moderate physical activity per week. This is in line with healthy levels of activity recommended by the UK Chief Medical Officer.

Estimated proportions of adults in Wiltshire undertaking at least 2.5 hours of moderate weekly exercise increased slightly in 2023/24 compared with the preceding four years. In 2023/24, almost three quarters (74.1%) of adults in Wiltshire were estimated to be meeting recommended levels of physical activity. Whilst this is higher than estimates for both the South West (71.4%) and England (67.4%), it does indicate that almost a quarter of adults are not meeting advised physical activity thresholds.

 

Definition: This indicator is derived from data collected in the Sport England Active Lives Adult Survey. It shows the estimated percentage of adults (aged 19 and over) who are doing at least 2.5 hours of moderate physical activity per week in line with healthy levels of activity recommended by the UK Chief Medical Officer. Estimates are based on responses to questions surrounding exercise posed in the Active Lives Adult Survey where respondents are asked to provide answers based on their activity levels in the preceding 28 day period.

Data source and time period: Sport England, Active Lives Adult Survey, 2019/20 - 2023/24, via the OHID Fingertips tool.