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Sign in or register for an accountThe Live Well section of Salford’s Core JSSNA considers a wide range of themes, many of which will affect people of all ages, whilst others will be most relevant to adults. Each theme has several topics with summaries of useful information to provide understanding and support decision-making to shape the future health, well-being, and reduction of inequalities for Salford’s residents.
Salford is growing. It is a city that is attracting people, business and investment. Since 2011 Salford has seen a rise of over 50,000 more residents, 21,000 more homes and 5,000 more businesses, yet Salford remain a place with significant health challenges. Life expectancy in Salford is around 3 years lower than the national level, with high levels of preventable early deaths. Some health conditions have a significant impact on the overall health of an area. These may be linked to circumstances or behaviours that can be modified to improve outcomes. Areas of higher deprivation typically have worse health outcomes and Salford is the 18th most deprived local authority in England, with half the population living in a local area that is among the 20% most deprived in England.
The goal of the Live Well agenda is to empower individuals and communities to make healthier lifestyle choices and improve their overall wellbeing. By focusing on various aspects of health such as eating well, physical activity, mental health, and healthy behaviours, the initiative aims to prevent ill health, improve quality of life and reduce health inequalities. This section of the Core JSSNA aims to provide local intelligence to support these aims.
This section is divided into the following parts:
Everyone has a level of mental health, just like everyone has physical health. Sometimes our mental health is good, and sometimes it's not so good. Mental health is an important public health issue that affects people, communities, and societies. To tackle it effectively, we need to focus on prevention, treatment, and the factors that influence mental health.
We're meant to move, but our modern world often keeps us still. Physical activity and sports are good for both our body and mind. Being active is essential for a healthier life by helping us to feel better and connect with others, whilst positively impacting our communities and social, economic and individual development. Regular exercise has many benefits, including preventing and managing diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. It also reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety, boosts brain health, and enhances overall well-being.
This includes a broad range of topics including contraception and sexually transmitted infections. Good provision of services to support sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing has been shown to provide multiple health, social and economic benefits. This topic is also linked to maternity which is covered in the Start Well section.
Substance misuse refers to the use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, in a way that is harmful or hazardous to health. The consequences of substance misuse can be felt by individuals, their family and wider society.
Smoking is a major public health concern, causing or contributing to many diseases including cancer and leading to many early deaths. Smoking also increases inequalities, with half of the difference in life expectancy between the most and least advantaged in society due to smoking. This section also considers related topics including vaping.
Behavioural risk factors are actions or choices that increase the likelihood of developing diseases or health problems. Some behaviours, whilst causing little or no detrimental impact on the majority of people, can cause significant harm for some.
Health protection and prevention are key parts of good public health. They aim to keep people safe from threats like infections and other diseases, environmental dangers, and other external risks. This is done through expert advice and working together effectively. Health protection means using expert knowledge and teamwork to prevent and reduce the impact of these threats on individuals, groups and populations.
Infection control aims to prevent the spread of infections, particularly in health and care settings, but can also apply to other environments. It aims to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and protect patients, healthcare workers, and visitors.