Knowsley Flashcards
(16 cards)
Give location
Borough in Merseyside which forms part of the Liverpool city region
Give features of physical location of Knowsley
Mix of large industrial/ housing estates and farmland
Give population stat of Knowsley
In 2015 = 147,000
Give overall health statement
Generally worse health than UK average and is one of worst areas in England for premature deaths 145/150 areas
Give life expectancy in Knowsley
Lower than average and varies across Knowsley between deprived areas
- 2011-2013 76.7 for men and 80.8 for women
How does health relate to the physical/built environment in Knowsley ?
-Lots of open space for recreation and physical activity and socialisation for a positive effect on health, social cohesion and mental well-being
-Poor housing conditions; leaking roofs, insufficient insulation. Increases risk of respiratory diseases (bronchitis)
-Poor air quality due to traffic and industry causing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases such as lung cancer
Give open space stats
60% area designated as open space but only 10% residents use it
2013 Knowsley Health and Wellbeing board launched strategy to encourage healthier lifestyles
Give obesity stat
69% of Knowsley are classed as obese which contributes to health issues - heart disease and diabetes
Give poor housing conditions stats
-In 2011 27% of private homes failed to meet decent homes standard
-In 2011 rate of premature deaths from respiratory diseases was 58.3
Healthy homes assistance scheme with grants
Give poor air quality stats
-2 motorways run through the area adn coal fired power station nearby
Road improvements to reduce traffic congestion which has had a positive health impact
What are the socio-economic influences on health ?
- High unemployment rates which can be linked to unhealthy lifestyles as they are more likely to smoke
- Low income which links to people in poor areas having lower life expectancies and poor health. Low incomes contribute to mental health issues such as stress and depression and children don’t have access to leisure facilities so more likely to be obese and suffer from CHD in adulthood
- Lack of education meaning low GCSE grades and lower income which has a negative impact on lifestyle. Lower education=lower life expectancy=higher morbidity for common diseases
Give employment stats
In 2015 7.7% if working age people unemployed
30% of adults in Knowsley smoke
8.7% suffer from depression
Council runs free services to help people stop smoking. Encourages businesses to locate in Knowsley Industrial park . Improve public transport. Unemployment rates have decreased since 2011
Give income stats
HALE lower in Knowsley than in England as a whole
2016 gross weekly median earnings £64 less than national average
Give education stats
2016 Knowsley education commission launched to improve education in area by attracting outstanding teachers
How is health affected by people’s attitudes AND experiences ?
- Over half residents in Knowsley think it’s too hard to achieve a healthy lifestyle so they are then less motivated to take action to improve their health
-Average consumption of fruit and vegetables in higher in Knowsley than England suggesting a more positive attitude towards diet
-Living in a place with a strong sense of community is more likely to increase well-being and encourage healthier lifestyles
-Knowsley crime rate is high and fear of crime ruins sense of community so people feel at risk and don’t use public spaces (crime rates are decreasing and violent crime rates are extremely low)
-Knowsley has community centers, leisure centers and art galleries to create a sense of community as well as the council organising heritage walks to encourage people to engage with their local area and promote physical activities
Give a recent installment to boost health in Knowsley
Healthy Knowsley app
