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Health inequalities – local context. Bromley by Bow ward is the most deprived ward in Tower Hamlets and is within the 5% most deprived in the country Large ethnic minority community: 40% Bangladeshi 39% White. Unemployment. Unemployment rate is 10.9%
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Health inequalities – local context Bromley by Bow ward is the most deprived ward in Tower Hamlets and is within the 5% most deprived in the country Large ethnic minority community: 40% Bangladeshi 39% White
Unemployment • Unemployment rate is 10.9% • 22% have been unemployed for >12 months • 42.8% receive income support • Average wage levels highest in London • 60% families with children under 5 live on less than £10 000 per year
Housing • Majority of households in Tower Hamlets are single person households • Nearly 50% of Bangladeshi families live in overcrowded accommodation • Level of homelessness is three times the national average
Education • 69% of school age children have English as additional language • 73% of children are from an ethnic minority • Attainment at key stage 2 and 3 lower than national average but improving • 43% of people aged 16-74 have no qualifications
Crime High rates of crime • Domestic burglary twice national average • Street crime • Drug related crime
Health • Life expectancy low • High levels of: • Cancer • Cardiovascular disease • Diabetes • TB • Mental health problems • Drug and alcohol dependency
Diabetes • Prevalence of diabetes is over 5% • Higher levels in Bangladeshi population • Language important issue • Education critical
Diabetes • Annual review clinics • Lifestyle and dietary advice • Referral to exercise programme • Arts as a tool • Need to provide more accessible information
Diabetes Fairs • Large scale events which would focus on advice + information • Sociable event for people with diabetes and their families
Information • Resources Posters Leaflets Diabetes UK website • Arts installation
Diabetes • Ready steady healthy cook • Shopping trips to supermarket • Walks