Summary |
· Higher levels of physical activity are seen in Devon.
· Levels of excess weight in children are above average at age 4/5 and below average at age 10/11. · The alcohol-related admissions (narrow definition) rate is similar to England. · Adult smoking rates are below the national average. · Mortality rates are falling. |
Example of success |
· The new substance misuse recovery and treatment service has been commissioned
· Almost 40,000 NHS Health Checks have been delivered in Devon since 2013 providing an opportunity to identify health issues early and make lifestyle change · A weight management on referral service has been commissioned |