Early deaths

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Age-standardised mortality rate from cardiovascular disease, cancer and respiratory disease considered preventable in persons aged less than 75 years per 100,000 population.

The basic concept of preventable mortality is that deaths are considered preventable if, in the light of the understanding of the determinants of health at the time of death, all or most deaths from the underlying cause (subject to age limits if appropriate) could mainly be avoided through effective public health and primary prevention interventions.

To ensure that there continues to be a reduction in the rate of premature mortality (deaths to those under 75 years), there needs to be concerted action in both prevention and treatment.

Life expectancy

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This data includes charts showing the life expectancy of men and women in Buckinghamshire, healthy life expectancy, as well as maps showing how life expectancy varies according to where residents live and the year they were born. These are important summary measures of ill-health and death within the population.

Smoking status at time of delivery

This data shows the percentage of mothers who are known to be smokers when they give birth. The data shown is a percentage of all maternities where the smoking status is known.

Smoking

This data shows the percentage of people aged 18 and over who smoke in Buckinghamshire. There is also data for smoking rates in the South East and England.

Healthy eating

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This data shows the percentage of respondents aged 16 and over who reported they had eaten 5 or more portions of fruit and vegetables on the previous day.

Physically active children

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This data shows the percentage of children aged 5 to 16 who take part in at least 60 minutes physical activity each day across a week.

Physically inactive adults

This data shows the percentage of adults who are physically inactive in Buckinghamshire, the South East and England.

Overweight and obese children

This data shows the percentage of overweight and obese children in Buckinghamshire, as well as comparative data from the South East and England.

Overweight and obese adults

This data shows the percentage of overweight and obese adults in Buckinghamshire, as well as comparative data from the South East and England.

Drug treatment

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This data shows successful completions as a proportion of all in treatment. A successful completion means a drug user is free of drug dependence.