This shared evidence base sets out Staffordshire’s current position, drivers of obesity and areas of focus to inform vision work and future planning. It is to be used alongside professional knowledge and other local intelligence. Insights will also contribute to a wider evidence base to inform future decision-making on wider determinants that impact on healthy weights and active lifestyles.
The data available here presents information on obesity, physical activity and diet drawn together from a variety of sources. We will be regularly updating this section as further or additional information becomes available.
National data and guidance
- Fingertips: Obesity Profile - Data - OHID
- Obesity - NHS
- 5 A Day - NHS
- Get active - Better Health - NHS
- 5 A Day – Food Facts – Healthier Families - NHS
- Physical activity guidelines - GOV.UK
- Physical activity guidelines: early years (under 5s) - GOV.UK
- Physical activity guidelines: children and young people (5 to 18 years) - GOV.UK
- Physical activity guidelines: disabled children and disabled young people - GOV.UK
- Physical activity guidelines: adults and older adults - GOV.UK
- Physical activity guidelines: disabled adults - GOV.UK
- Physical activity guidelines: pregnancy and after childbirth - GOV.UK
NICE guidance
- Preventing overweight, obesity and central adiposity | Overweight and obesity management | Guidance | NICE
- Physical activity and diet | Overweight and obesity management | Guidance | NICE
- Overview | Physical activity: walking and cycling | Guidance | NICE