Health in Skelmersdale The health of people in Skelmersdale is generally worse than the England average. Deprivation is higher than average and 2,577 children live in poverty. Life expectancy for both men and women is lower than the England average. Life expectancy is 3.7 years lower for men and 3.3 years lower for women than the national average for England. Early death rates from cancer and from heart disease are worse than the English average. About 24.9% of Year 6 children are classified as obese. Estimated levels of adult 'healthy eating' and smoking are worse than the England average. Rates of smoking related deaths and hospital stays for alcohol related harm are higher than average. Priorities in Skelmersdale include smoking, alcohol misuse, drug abuse,
Useful Websites www.change4life.org family eating and exercise activities and resources www.schoolfoodtrust.org.uk all about food in schools www.nutrition.org ideas for healthier packed lunches www.youngminds.org.uk the voice of young people’s mental wellbeing www.smokefree.nhs.uk advice and support to quit smoking www.packetoffacts.co.uk tobacco education games for young people www.alcoholconcern.org.uk information and support about alcohol issues. www.talktofrank.com information and support around drug use. www.brook.org.uk sexual health advice for young people www.ruclear.co.uk information about sexually transmitted infections and testing. www.nhs.uk/LifeCheck an online health check for teens and adults www.cancerchancer.com information about four main cancers
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