Gypsies and Travellers - Wrexham County Borough Council
Gypsies and Travellers - Wrexham County Borough Council
Gypsies and Travellers - Wrexham County Borough Council
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• Men <strong>and</strong> Women smoked up to 3 times more cigarettes.• 76% reported starting smoking under the age of 16 years.• Women were 7 times more likely to report eating no fruit <strong>and</strong>vegetables.• Men have a slightly higher prevalence of binge drinking• Less self-reported physical activity was undertaken.• The young are under weight, the over 55 age group are over weight.• Women have a much higher rate of low HDL- cholesterol.• Raised blood pressure was found to be nearly 2 times above theexpected level in the 45 – 54 age range.• Self-reported mental illness is higher.• Mean HADS anxiety <strong>and</strong> depression scale score was higher.14. Where can I find out more information about Gypsy <strong>and</strong> Travellerissues?Contact:Traveller Education Service – 01978 297556The Gypsy <strong>and</strong> Irish Traveller Multi Agency Forumonewrexham@wrexham.gov.ukThe Gypsy <strong>Council</strong> on www.thegypsycouncil.org.ukThe Gypsy <strong>and</strong> Traveller Law Reform Coalition on www.travellerslaw.org.ukThe Equality <strong>and</strong> Human Rights Commission www.equalityhumanrights.comThe Welsh Assembly Government on www.wales.gov.ukGypsy Traveller www.gypsy-traveller.orgRokker Radio – BBC3 Counties Radio www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties9