Although general attitudes towards eating a healthy diet are improving, poor diets remain an issue among white, working-class groups. Another group prone to type two diabetes is the Asian community, which accounts for five per cent of Bexley's population. The reason for higher levels of type two diabetes among Asians is partially genetic but is also down to a higher intake of ghee in the diet.
- Actual hospital admissions of 15- to 19-year-olds from 2002-05: 52
- Expected hospital admissions of 15- to 19-year-olds from 2002-05: 38
SOURCE: Actual admissions represent emergency hospital admissions for the financial years 2002-03 to 2004-05 combined. Expected admissions are calculated by applying the national rate to the population in each relevant local authority for the age group and condition selected. Data compiled for Young People Now by the Dr Foster unit at Imperial College, London (www.drfoster.co.uk). Area descriptions provided by Experian.
