Generally, most people experience good health. Health behaviours are things we do that can affect our health – some things we do help us to stay healthy while others may have a negative impact on health. Our behaviours are part of our lifestyles which can be influenced by many things – such as the environment we live in, societal and cultural norms and the influence of the networks around us.
This page summarises data related to some key health related behaviour and lifestyle factors that can be risk factors for poor health outcomes and the development of non-communicable diseases.
Smoking
BCP Local Tobacco Control Profile
Dorset Local Tobacco Control Profile
Alcohol use
Diet
Physical Activity
Dorset Physical Activity Profile
A Movement for Movement - Dorset Physical Activity Strategy
Obesity
Adults classified as overweight or obese
National Child Measurement Programme – Local Data