MECC Part 1
MECC Part 1
Last activity on December 4, 2024
Why do we need MECC?
Obesity and Overweight
In 2021 almost 6 out of 10 women were overweight or living with obesity (59.0%)
7 out of 10 men were overweight or living with obesity (68.6%)
Physical Health
25% of people aged 16 years and over in England were categorised as ‘physically inactive’ (less than 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity a week)
Mental Health
At the end of March 2021, There were 20,494 people subject to the
Mental Health Act.
Alcohol
167 thousand prescription items dispensed in 2020/21 to treat alcohol dependence
Smoking
In 2019/20, 506,100 hospital admissions attributable to smoking
Listen Here
These examples are 5 key lifestyles that encompass nearly everyone in one or more category and why we need to talk about our health concerns with our colleagues, friends and family.