Publications - Topics - Obesity
Childhood Obesity in the North East of England: Findings from the 2009/10 NCMP
This resource provides an overview of the National Child Measurement Programme North East findings for the 2009/10 school year.
Bariatric Surgery in the North East of England: A Regional Briefing Paper
This paper assesses the use of surgical procedures to address obesity in the North East over the last four years, to assist:
- Health service commissioners: we aim to review the surgery rates, types and variations across the North East in order to provide evidence to improve future commissioning decisions.
- Obesity specialists, particularly those involved in bariatric surgery: the paper compares different surgical procedures over time in terms of average patient weight loss and cost, which may support the decision making process for individual patient pathways.
- Policy makers: evaluation of changes relating to "Better Health, Fairer Health" should enable policy makers to assess the effectiveness of the strategy and review as necessary.
North East Obesity Service Mapping Report
This is the third annual obesity service audit for the North East. The aim of this report is to provide an overview of all North East obesity interventions (service level tiers 1-4).
The National Child Measurement Programme: Findings from the North East of England for 2008/09
The report provides a detailed analysis of the National Child Measurement Programme data for all North East Primary Care Trusts and Local Authorities.
Obesity Prescribing Trends in the North East: 2010 update
Occasional Paper No 40 September 2010
The National Child Measurement Programme: 2007/08 Findings from the North East of England
The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) was established to annually weigh and measure all children from Reception and Year 6 in maintained schools across England. In 2007/08, National Child Measurement Programme data was collected by all 12 North East Primary Care Trusts, providing a total of 51,801 records and a participation rate of 93.3% for Reception and 90.3% for Year 6, an increase of 6% and 8% respectively from last year.
North East Maternal Obesity Community Services: A Questionnaire Audit and Qualitative Study
The aim of this study was to identify current community based initiatives relating to maternal obesity in the North East of England. The specific objectives were to: 1) Develop a better understanding of community based initiatives relating to maternal obesity in the North East 2) Gain practitioner views on services directed towards obesity and pregnancy, and their perceived role in the management and prevention of maternal obesity.
NORTH EAST DANCE & HEALTH PROJECT: An evaluation of a creative dance programme in preschool children: findings from a 10 week pilot controlled trial examining physical activity and mental well being outcomes
A short report reviewing the findings from a 10 week trial dance programme to increase mental well being and activity levels in preschool children.
Obesity Prescribing Trends in the North East - July 2009
Summary
- Obesity is a serious, growing public health problem in the North East.
- National and regional guidance support the use of pharmaceutical interventions where appropriate.
- The number of obesity prescriptions has grown over time.
- Whilst differences exist between weighted prescribing rates across the North East, these are not statistically significant.
- Orlistat is the most commonly prescribed obesity drug in the North East, and prescribing rates for this drug are the highest in England per head of population.
The Development of Maternal Obesity Maternity Services in the North East of England: A Qualitative Study
The results of this follow up study have identified that there has been some significant development in maternal obesity services since the previous study conducted in 2005/2006.
Childhood Obesity in the North East 2006/07 National Child Measurement Programme
The National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), formerly known as the National Childhood Obesity Dataset, was established in 2005 and aims to annually weigh and measure all children from Reception (ages 4-5 years) and Year 6 (ages 10-11 years) in maintained schools across England
North East Obesity Service Mapping Report
As part of broader regional strategy to tackle obesity, the obesity service mapping questionnaire was developed to map a baseline of existing obesity services, identify gaps/service needs and highlight emerging good practice.
NEPHO Physical Activity Report
This report was prepared to provide an overview of physical activity in the North East, through the use of national, regional and local sources of physical activity data.
North East Pilot BMI study report
This report describes research on the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP).
Childhood obesity in the North East
This report provides an overview of provisional PCT level obesity prevalence and response rates from 2005/06.
A systematic review of nutrition, diet and dietary change on learning, education and performance of school children
The evidence base to support clear associations in this area were confused and lacked cohesion. It was therefore recommended that the UK Government ‘be encouraged to undertake an assessment into the links between good nutrition and educational performance’.
OP22: Maternal Obesity and Pregnancy Outcome: A Scoping Study
Maternal obesity is becoming a serious problem. This study looks at some of the issues which are an issue when dealing with obesity in pregnant women.
The Effectiveness of Public Health Interventions for Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults: A Review of Reviews
This briefing presents the current evidence from selected good quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses published since 1996.
Maternal Obesity & Pregnancy Outcome Project Information Sheet
Information on obesity project (now completed).
