Hidden Needs in Northamptonshire
In comparison with the national average, Corby has the highest proportion of year 6 children classified in the obese category. Other areas with higher proportions of year 6 children classified in the obese category are Northampton and Kettering. The health of children and young people in Northamptonshire in relation to the proportion of under 18s hospitalised for alcohol related issues was lower than the national average (Figure 1.7).
Figure 1.7 - Proportion of under 18s hospitalised (per 100,000) for alochol related issues in comparison with the national average (2012/13 – 2014/15) 25 20
per 100,000
15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20
Northamptonshire’s overall performance in this category is positive; however, Corby reports significantly higher number of alcohol related hospital admissions for under 18s than the national average. Northampton and South Northamptonshire also report slightly higher number of under 18s hospitalised for alcohol related issues. Another area explored in relation to children and young people is conception rate (Figure 1.8).
Claire Paterson-Young, Dr Richard Hazenberg and Dr Asteria Brylka, Institute for Social Innovation & Impact, University of Northampton. 31