Relationship between Place and Health in Hackney Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is the population density of Hackney, and what effect does it have?
Around 13,000 people per km², among the highest in London; contributes to overcrowding.
How does air pollution in Hackney impact health?
NO₂ levels often exceed WHO limits, contributing to higher asthma and respiratory illness; ~12% of children have asthma (NHS).
What percentage of Hackney’s land is green space, and why is this significant?
27%, below the London average of 33%; this limits opportunities for exercise and wellbeing.
What percentage of households in Hackney are overcrowded, and what are the impacts?
22%; this increases stress and the spread of infectious diseases (ONS 2021).
Where does Hackney rank on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation (2019)?
In the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
What is the child poverty rate in Hackney compared to the London average?
40% in Hackney vs 30% London average (Trust for London, 2022).
How does Hackney’s unemployment rate compare to the London average?
Hackney: 8.5%, London average: 5.5% (ONS 2023).
What is the life expectancy gap between most and least deprived areas in Hackney?
Men: 7.5 years less; Women: 5.5 years less (Public Health England, 2020).
How do diabetes hospital admissions in Hackney compare to the London average?
1.7 times higher than the London average (NHS Digital, 2022).
What percentage of Hackney residents report concerns about crime affecting mental health?
55%
How many Hackney residents have reported poor mental health at some point?
30%, with stigma still a barrier to seeking help.
What percentage of Hackney residents engage in local health initiatives?
40%, though engagement is limited by socio-economic barriers.
How do language and cultural differences affect healthcare in Hackney?
They impact trust and access; 30% of Hackney’s population are from BAME backgrounds with varied healthcare experiences.
