Public Health England: prevention 'must be at heart of NHS long-term plan'
POSTED 10 Sep 2018 . BY Tom Walker
Public Health England CEO Duncan Selbie has called on the NHS to prioritise the prevention of obesity, cardiovascular disease and smoking in its new long-term plan.
On obesity, Selbie said the NHS should build upon the current childhood obesity plan and expand it to target adult obesity too.
"The childhood obesity plan has a commitment to halve the rate of childhood obesity by 2030 – and the NHS long-term plan should include targets on adult obesity," Selbie said, adding that physical activity would play a major role in any prevention plan.
"One way to achieve this is by increasing weight management support provided," he said.
"Making it routine for people to have their body mass index (BMI) measured and recorded will provide an opportunity for healthcare professionals to give advice and promote national guidance on physical activity."
As well as obesity, Selbie wants to see more emphasis on preventing diabetes and tackling smoking.
"The NHS long-term plan should also renew our commitment to the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDDP)," Selbie added.
"Type 2 diabetes, for which obesity is a key driver, is a major contributor to kidney failure, heart attack, and stroke. It costs the NHS around £8.8bn every year.
"Successful delivery will require action from every part of civil society.
"We must pull together to use our resources and we must engage the public directly in the choices they are making about their own health and wellbeing."
Selbie was speaking at the Health and Care Innovation Expo, held in Manchester last week.
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"secure the future of the health service", with measures to support people at all stages of life.
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National Health Service (NHS), designed to transform it into the "most advanced health and care
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call for people to "take more responsibility for their own health".
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Public Health England: prevention 'must be at heart of NHS long-term plan'
POSTED 10 Sep 2018 . BY Tom Walker
Public Health England CEO Duncan Selbie has called on the NHS to prioritise the prevention of obesity, cardiovascular disease and smoking in its new long-term plan.
On obesity, Selbie said the NHS should build upon the current childhood obesity plan and expand it to target adult obesity too.
"The childhood obesity plan has a commitment to halve the rate of childhood obesity by 2030 – and the NHS long-term plan should include targets on adult obesity," Selbie said, adding that physical activity would play a major role in any prevention plan.
"One way to achieve this is by increasing weight management support provided," he said.
"Making it routine for people to have their body mass index (BMI) measured and recorded will provide an opportunity for healthcare professionals to give advice and promote national guidance on physical activity."
As well as obesity, Selbie wants to see more emphasis on preventing diabetes and tackling smoking.
"The NHS long-term plan should also renew our commitment to the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDDP)," Selbie added.
"Type 2 diabetes, for which obesity is a key driver, is a major contributor to kidney failure, heart attack, and stroke. It costs the NHS around £8.8bn every year.
"Successful delivery will require action from every part of civil society.
"We must pull together to use our resources and we must engage the public directly in the choices they are making about their own health and wellbeing."
Selbie was speaking at the Health and Care Innovation Expo, held in Manchester last week.
Prime Minister Theresa May has revealed a new long-term plan for the NHS, saying that it will help
"secure the future of the health service", with measures to support people at all stages of life.
Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock has published a new technology masterplan for the
National Health Service (NHS), designed to transform it into the "most advanced health and care
system in the world".
Health secretary Matt Hancock has revealed a new preventative vision for the NHS, which includes a
call for people to "take more responsibility for their own health".
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved
slightly more in 2023 than 2022, but almost 75 per cent are still not meeting WHO guidelines.
Short-term incentives for exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead
to sustained increases in activity according to new research.
With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities for its high-
end brand in the US and Europe, but is pausing UK expansion.
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according to Deloitte and EuropeActive’s hot off the press European Health & Fitness Market
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As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs. [more...]
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn. [more...]