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To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Health profiles 2009 launched

fourth annual set of local Health Profiles

Advances in the nation's health are revealed in the fourth annual set of local Health Profiles.

Health profiles provides a snapshot of health for each local council in England using key health indicators, enabling comparison locally, regionally and over time. They are designed to help local councils and the NHS decide where to target resources and tackle health inequalities in their local area.


Key findings include:


  • Early deaths from heart disease, stroke and cancer are falling

  • More state school children spend at least two hours a week on sport or PE

  • Smoking-related deaths are falling

  • Life expectancy rises, both in affluent and disadvantaged areas, but the average length of life continues to be shorter in many disadvantaged areas

  • Average hospital stays due to alcohol related conditions rise
The 2009 version has now been published and are available here.


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