Introduction
Studies indicate that maintaining a healthy weight significantly reduces the chances of developing heart disease by effectively preventing and managing underlying conditions such as high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels, and type 2 diabetes, which contribute to an increased risk of coronary heart disease.
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Related reports
Sport England and the Major of London have published a physical activity profile.
National tools
- Physical Activity Fingertips Tool - data on physical activity, including walking and cycling, as well as data on related risk factors and conditions such as obesity and diabetes (Public Health England)
- NCMP Local Authority Profile - data from the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) including overweight, obesity and severe obesity (Public Health England)