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KEY DATA 2021

Physical health conditions

Although the years 10-24 tend to be a time of good physical health, many young people will experience a range of short term physical health problems.  A significant minority will have long-term chronic conditions or some kind of disability.

Young people aged 16-20 are the group most likely to be diagnosed with asthma

References

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Asthma UK (2019) Asthma facts and statistics  https://www.asthma.org.uk/about/media/facts-and-statistics/

Bhate K and Williams HC (2012) Epidemiology of acne vulgaris.  British Journal of Dermatology, 168 474-485 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23210645/

British Lung Foundation (2016) Respiratory Health of the Nation London: BLF https://statistics.blf.org.uk/lung-disease-uk-big-picture

Brooks, F., Klemera, E., Chester, K., Magnusson, J. & Spencer, N. (2020). HBSC England National Report: Findings from the 2018 HBSC study for England. http://hbscengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/HBSC-England-National-Report-2020.pdf

Cancer Research UK (2020)  Young people’s cancers incidence statistics  https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/young-people-cancers/incidence#heading-One

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Diabetes UK (2018) Nearly 7000 children and young people with type 2 diabetes https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-us/news/children-young-adults-type-2-rise

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Diabetes UK (2021) Infographics https://www.diabetes.org.uk/resources-s3/2017-09/Infographics%20-%20Final%20Approved.pdf

Epilepsy Society (2021) Facts about epilepsy  https://epilepsysociety.org.uk/sites/default/files/2021-01/Facts%20about%20epilepsy%20Jan%2021_0.pdf

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NICE (2013) Epilepsy in children and young people https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/qs27/resources/services-for-the-diagnosis-and-management-of-the-epilepsies-in-adults-children-and-young-people-commissioning-guide-317820637/chapter/3-assessing-service-levels-for-the-diagnosis-and-management-of-the-epilepsies

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All data correct as of 1st November 2021