Preventing ill health across the population improves well-being and reduces inequalities
Health is a resource for everyday life; poor health affects our ability to learn, work and socialise. Five health harming behaviours (smoking, obesity, alcohol consumption, poor diet and inactivity) lead to four chronic diseases (heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes).
“The four chronic diseases account for 64% of early deaths in Cwm Taf”
“Smoking rates are falling but 23% of adults in Cwm Taf smoke daily or occasionally”
“It is estimated that 64,500 adults in Cwm Taf are obese”
“40% of adults in Cwm Taf report consuming alcohol above guidelines”