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GOV.UK Official Statistics - Child Obesity and Excess Weight Data by Local Authority
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Trend data from the GOV.UK Official Statistics - National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) showing the prevalence of excess weight and obesity in children at MSOA area level.
This dataset provides analysis of trends in childhood obesity and excess weight in the United Kingdom, utilizing data from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP). The NCMP systematically measures the height and weight of children, providing insights into the dynamics of childhood obesity across various regions. The dataset allows for detailed analysis at the small-area level, including Middle Super Output Areas (MSOAs), electoral wards, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), and Local Authorities (LAs), enabling a nuanced understanding of regional disparities in childhood obesity rates.
By examining shifts in obesity prevalence, stakeholders can identify at-risk populations and regions, informing targeted public health policies and interventions. These insights are crucial for addressing the rising rates of childhood obesity and crafting effective strategies to promote healthier lifestyles, reduce obesity rates, and improve public health outcomes.
The data can be analyzed at a finely detailed geographical level, such as Middle Super Output Areas (MSOAs), electoral wards, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), and Local Authorities (LAs). This allows for a nuanced understanding of how childhood obesity rates differ from one locality to another, illuminating disparities in public health outcomes. Stakeholders are equipped with the insights necessary to identify at-risk populations and regions by examining shifts in the prevalence of child obesity and excess weight.
These insights are vital for crafting targeted public health policies and interventions tailored to combat the rising rates of childhood obesity. Understanding the prevalence and geographic distribution of this critical issue is essential for researchers, policymakers, and public health officials as they work collaboratively to promote healthier lifestyles, implement effective preventive measures, and ultimately reduce the prevalence of obesity among children in the UK.
Original Data Source: (Discontinued) GOV.UK Child obesity and excess weight: small area level data
Dataset Features
- Child_Group: Describes the group of children being measured (e.g., excess weight in different age groups).
- MSOA_Code: Unique identifier for the Middle Super Output Area (MSOA) of the data point.
- MSOA_Code_MSOA11_HCL_Name: Name of the MSOA area where the data was collected.
- LA_Code: Unique identifier for the Local Authority (LA) where the data was collected.
- LA_Code_Geography_Name: Name of the Local Authority (LA) where the data was collected.
- Measure: Specific measurement (e.g., Denominator, LCI, Numerator).
- Measure_Value: The value of the measure.
- Measure_Value_Str: String representation of the measure value.
- School_Year: School year(s) corresponding to the data (e.g., 2013/14 to 2015/16).
- Effective_Snapshot_Date: Date when the data snapshot was recorded.
- Report_Period_Length: Length of the report period (e.g., biannual).
Distribution
Usage
This dataset is useful for a variety of purposes:
- Public Health Analysis: Analyzing trends in childhood obesity and excess weight across the UK.
- Policy Making: Supporting evidence-based policy development for child health and wellness programs to reduce obesity rates.
- Geospatial Analysis: Mapping obesity trends at small-area levels (MSOAs, electoral wards) to identify regions with higher obesity rates.
- Educational Research: Supporting studies into childhood obesity and its relationship with socio-economic and geographic factors.
- Healthcare Insights: Identifying regions that may require more healthcare interventions and monitoring the success of public health strategies.
Coverage
The dataset covers childhood obesity and excess weight data across the United Kingdom, with detailed analysis at small-area geographical levels including Middle Super Output Areas (MSOAs), Local Authorities (LAs), Electoral Wards, and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). The data spans from 2011 to 2018, providing insights into regional disparities in childhood obesity rates and excess weight.
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Who Can Use It?
- Data Scientists: For training machine learning models to predict childhood obesity trends or develop early detection tools.
- Researchers: For academic studies in public health, epidemiology, childhood obesity, and health inequalities.
- Government and Public Health Officials: For policy development and targeting areas with higher obesity rates.
- Healthcare Providers: For identifying areas with significant childhood obesity concerns, enabling early intervention and targeted healthcare programs.
- Educators: For use in teaching data analysis, geospatial analysis, and public health studies.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- National Child Obesity and Excess Weight Trends Dataset
- Childhood Obesity Prevalence at Small Area Levels (UK)
- Obesity and Excess Weight in Children: NCMP Dataset
- Child Obesity and Excess Weight Data by Local Authority
- UK Child Obesity and Excess Weight Analysis Dataset
- Child_Obesity.rpt_Small_Area_NCMP_MSOA
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