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St Anthony’s Presentation Oct 2012

St Anthony’s Presentation Oct 2012 . Coronary heart disease (CHD). UK's biggest killer, causing around 82,000 deaths each year.  One in five men One in eight women Die from the disease.

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St Anthony’s Presentation Oct 2012

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  1. St Anthony’s Presentation Oct 2012

  2. Coronary heart disease (CHD) UK's biggest killer, causing around 82,000 deaths each year.  One in five men One in eight women Die from the disease. • In the UK, there are an estimated 2.7 million people living with the condition and 2 million people affected by angina . (1&title=England+CHD+Statistics+Factsheet+2012&resource=Factsheet England)

  3. Physical inactivity Regular exercise can reduce the chance of a heart attack by about 30%. Activity needs to be • Regular, • Moderate • Intensity Rhythmic Which is what the Cardiac Club offers

  4. Barriers to doing more physical activity, England 2007 • My work commitments 58 • Don’t have enough leisure time 44 • Caring for children or older people 14 • Don’t have enough money 7 • Poor health or physical limitations 5 • Have no one to exercise with 7 • No suitable places to do it in my area 5 • Haven’t got the right clothes or equipment 10 (http://www.bhf.org.uk/publications/viewpublication.aspx?ps=1001983)

  5. Other factors that apply • Not motivated to do more 22 • Prefer to do other things 16 • Not the sporty type 15 • Worried about injury 4 • Don’t enjoy physical activity 6 • Too shy or embarrassed 4 • Too old 2 • Too overweight 3 (http://www.bhf.org.uk/publications/viewpublication.aspx?ps=1001983)

  6. Members Annual Questionnaire Results show:- • 84.6% respondents say exercising at the club helps with the performance of daily activities • 96.1% respondents say exercising makes a small or more significant contribution to alleviating/controlling symptoms of their heart condition • 80.7% respondents say exercising significantly helps alleviate/control symptoms of their heart condition

  7. Other Conditions • 50% (13 out of 26) respondents reported having other chronic conditions besides cardiac problems. • Diabetes (23%) and asthma (12%) are the most common other conditions experienced by members. • 100% of respondents with other conditions rated exercise sessions as significantly alleviating/controlling these conditions.

  8. HEADLINE: 73% report improvement in their physical health over the period while attending the club • HEADLINE: 92% attribute exercising at the club as making a significant contribution to the improvement in their physical health • HEADLINE: 100% of respondents members report that exercise improves their mood

  9. POST CODE SPREAD Postcode Number • SW1 69.2% • CR4 15.4% • SM 11.5% • One non-respondent

  10. 1hr Exercise Sessions at the Patterson South Wimbledon Community Association 78 Victory Road, SW19 1HN • Tuesdays 4pm, 5pm and 6pm • Thursdays 5pm, 6pm and 7pm

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