Key population characteristics of Newham

Characteristic*	Newham	England average
Population size	242,400	-
Percentage of the population living in urban areas	100%	73%
Life expectancy at birth 2006/08, Male	76 years	78 years
Life expectancy at birth 2006/08, Female	80 years	82 years
Level of deprivation	very high	-

Based on key characteristics such as demographic structure, employment and industry sector, the PCT areas most similar to yours are: Brent Teaching, Heart of Birmingham, Waltham Forest and City and Hackney.

Snapshot

• Newham was among the lowest areas for the uptake of the pneumococcal vaccine in people aged 65 years and over from April 2004 to March 2008. This vaccine is offered to help prevent infection in those who are more at risk from complications of infection. To find out more about the vaccine please visit: www.immunisation.nhs.uk [external link].
• Newham had the third highest uptake of the seasonal flu vaccine in at risk groups in the country in 2008/09. This vaccine is offered to help prevent infection in those who are more at risk from complications of infection. To find out more about the vaccine please visit: www.immunisation.nhs.uk [external link].
• The area had the third highest rate of hospital admissions due to asthma in the country in 2007. Asthma has various triggers such as air pollution, colds, mould and dust amongst others. To learn more about how to manage asthma please visit: http://www.asthma.org.uk/ [external link].
• Newham had the highest rate of tuberculosis diagnoses in the country for 2004/06. This may be a reflection of the local population, which may have a high percentage of persons in at risk groups, such as people who have recently emigrated from countries with high rates of TB. For more information on the symptoms, causes and treatment of TB please visit: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Tuberculosis/Pages/Introduction.aspx [external link].
• The rate of people living with HIV was the eighth highest in the country in 2007. This may be a reflection of the local population, which may have a high percentage of persons in at risk groups, such as men who have sex with men and people who have recently emigrated from countries with high rates of HIV. For information on testing, treatment and prevention please visit: http://www.tht.org.uk/ [external link].
• Newham had the lowest rate of malignant melanoma (skin cancer) in all ages and in under 75 year olds in the country for 2004/06. This may be a reflection of the local population, which may have a low percentage of persons in at risk groups, such as people with very fair skin. For more information on skin cancer and UV exposure please visit:  http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/Radiation/UnderstandingRadiation/AtAGlance/Flash_Sunsense/.

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*Sources:
Population: ONS mid 2008 PCT population estimates
Area classification: ONS 2001 area classification
Life expectancy: ONS life expectancy at birth 2006-08
Deprivation: Index of multiple deprivation 2007
Similar PCTs: ONS 2001 area classification: corresponding health areas