knowsley - local area & health

Question 1

intro facts about knowsley

Answer 1

borough in merseyside, Liverpool
population 150,000
in 2022 2nd most deprived area in england

Question 2

fact from video

Answer 2

86% of single parents reported going without essentials in 2022

Question 3

life expectancy

Answer 3

2.7 yrs men 2.3 yrs women lower than average in uk

Question 4

common causes of death in knowsley

Answer 4

cancer, respiratory and circulatory diseases

Question 5

physical natural environment

Answer 5

60% of area dedicated to green spaces
only 10% used for health/exercise reasons
69% obese/overweight
more at risk of heart disease + diabetes

Question 6

built environment - housing
+combat

Answer 6

in 2011 over 2/5 of homes didnt meet decent homes standard
houses cold+damp more at risk of respiratory diseases
council - grants to improve housing

Question 7

fact about respiratory diseases

Answer 7

knowsley had higher death rate from respiratory diseases than rest of england in 2011

Question 8

built environment - air quality

Answer 8

lots traffic + industry
2 motorways run through + coal station near
causes respiratory, cardiovascular problems, low birth weight, premature birth, lung cancer

Question 9

socio - economic characteristics - employment + combat

Answer 9

unemployment is linked to unhealthy lifestyles
unemployed people x2 likely to smoke
24% deaths smoking related
30% smoke
council run services to help people quit

Question 10

socio - economic characteristics - income

Answer 10

income lower than uk average
poorer areas have lower HALE
linked w mental health - 87% depression
less access to leisure centres
children more likely to suffer from obesity, asthma, mental health issues

Question 11

socio - economic characteristics - education

Answer 11

1/4 people aged 16-64 have no qualifications
people w more education less likely to smoke/obese
people w less education more likely to have high morbidity and lower life expectancy

Question 12

socio - economic characteristics - education

Answer 12

1/4 people aged 16-64 have no qualifications
people w more education less likely to smoke/obese
people w less education more likely to have high morbidity and lower life expectancy

Question 13

experience + attitude of community

Answer 13

more than 1/2 residents think its hard to achieve a healthy lifestyle
crime rate can prevent people using public spaces + cause stress
services to encourage healthier lifestyles