Cardiff

Obesity
Over a fifth of Cardiff’s adult population was considered obese in 2013-14.
% of Adults who were Obese (Age Standardised),
2013-14
Though this places Cardiff below the Welsh average, and significantly lower
than areas in the South Wales valleys, it remains a concerning issue.
Source: Welsh Health Survey Lifestyle trends (2015) Public Health Wales
% of Adults who were Obese (Age Standardised),
2013-14
Source: Welsh Health Survey Lifestyle trends (2015) Public Health Wales
Physical Activity
Over the last six years the percentage
of adults who meet physical activity
daily guidelines has dropped for men in
Cardiff, falling behind the Welsh average,
and has slightly increased for women
reaching almost the same level as the
Welsh average.
% of adults who met physical activity daily
guidelines in Wales
Source: Welsh Health Survey Lifestyle trends (2015) Public Health Wales
Healthy Eating
There has been a fall in the number of
adults who report eating five or more
portions of fruit or veg the previous day
and whilst relatively in line with the
Welsh average this will be of growing
concern given the decline in physical
activity and gradual increase in obesity
rates.
% of adults who ate five or more portions of fruit
and veg in the past week for Cardiff and Wales
Source: Welsh Health Survey Lifestyle trends (2015) Public Health Wales
Outcome 3: People in Cardiff are Healthy
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