Key population characteristics of South Birmingham

Characteristic*	South Birmingham	England average
Population size	340,400	-
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	81 years	82 years
Level of deprivation	high	-

Based on key characteristics such as demographic structure, employment and industry sector, the PCT areas most similar to yours are: Leeds, Coventry Teaching, Sheffield and Derby City.

Snapshot

• The percentage of 12 - 13 year old girls accepting all three doses of the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine in South Birmingham was lower than the national average in 2008/09. This vaccine is offered to reduce the risk of acquiring the virus, which can cause cervical cancer. To find out more about this vaccine please visit: www.immunisation.nhs.uk [external link].
• Birmingham local authority was among the highest areas in the country for the rate of tuberculosis diagnoses for 2004/06. This may be a reflection of the local population, which may have a high percentage of persons in at risk groups. For more information on the symptoms, causes and treatment of tuberculosis please visit: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Tuberculosis/Pages/Introduction.aspx [external link].
• The rate of malignant melanoma (skin cancer) diagnoses in under 75 year olds in South Birmingham was higher than the national average in 2004/06. This may be a reflection of the local population, which may have a high percentage of persons in at risk groups. 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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• The map profile displays just one indicator at a time but for all areas so you can see how your area compares to another.

PCT Map

 

Primary Care Trust - single map

LA Map

 

Local Authority - single map

Maternity Unit Map

 

Maternity Unit - single map

• The area profile shows you the values and relative ranking for all indicators in one particular area. This allows you to identify in which categories your area is higher or lower than the national average.

PCT Map

Primary Care Trust - area profile

LA Map

Local Authority - area profile

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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