Improving Public Health in East Sussex is……… all of our business. Dr Diana Grice
What affects our health?
How long do people live? Gap in life expectancy at ward level = 13.6 years
Did you know that? 1,656 people in East Sussex died from cancer in It is estimated that 464 of these were smoking-related and 99 were alcohol-related 847 people in East Sussex died from Heart Disease in It is estimated that 169 of these were smoking-related 524 people in East Sussex died from stroke in It is estimated that 52 of these were smoking-related
Lifestyle Alcohol In one year there are: 10,187 alcohol-related hospital admissions 948 attendances at A&E due to assaults during the night Smoking 88,000 adult smokers in East Sussex 870 women a year smoking throughout pregnancy At 6 weeks following childbirth, 784 mothers and 1,390 fathers smoke Obesity 1,530 Year 6 children overweight or obese
Today is about………. Designing an integrated Public Health system across East Sussex