MATHS IN THE
PAPERS
Maths and Health 2003
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Fewer children play sport
Health
A survey by Sport England has shown that the number of young people not participating in sports activities during school time has risen. In 1994, 15% of young people did not take part in sports activities. This has risen to 18% in 2002.
Low consumption of fruit and vegetables
Health
The annual health survey for England, just published, suggests that people are still not eating enough fruit and vegetables. Department of Health guidelines suggest five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, a target currently being met by only one person in four. The survey shows that people in the most deprived areas of the country are most at risk from illness associated with low consumption of healthy food. Only 18% of men and 20% of women in deprived areas eats enough fruit and vegetables, compared with 30% of men and 35% of women in the most affluent areas of England. Findings are based on interviews with over 18,000 across England.
Guardian 20/1/03
Doctors
set to leave direct patient care
Health
According to a British Medical Journal study, 22% of family doctors are prepared to leave direct patient care within the next five years. This figure has increased from 14% in 1998.
Guardian 3/01/03