A selected range of variables from the the Health Index for England dataset, which is a comprehensive measure of national health, considering outcomes, behaviors, personal circumstances, and environmental factors. It provides a single health score and allows detailed breakdowns by location and topic, facilitating comparisons over time. This dataset only contains data collected in 2015 and 2021.
Format
A data frame with 614 rows and 6 variables:
- area_name
The area the data was collected from.
- year
The year data was collected.
- feelings_of_anxiety
The average anxiety score of respondents (16+) when asked how they felt the day before.
- happiness
The average happiness score of respondents (16+) when asked how they felt the day before.
- healthy_eating
The percentage of adults (16+) who report eating five or more portions of fruit and vegetables on a 'usual day'.
- life_satisfaction
The average life satisfaction score of respondents aged 16 and over.
Source
Office for National Statistics (ONS), released 16 June 2023, ONS website, Health Index Scores, England, Url: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/healthandwellbeing/datasets/healthindexscoresengland.