Sustainable Development Goals 3
WWP TARGET:
By 2030, reduce rates of non-communicable disease and mental illness and improve associated health equity outcomes for target groups e.g. Māori.
ACHIEVING OUR TARGET MEANS THAT:
Our people are healthy and well. We live in an environment that is conducive to good health, and we keep active with a range of sporting, cultural, creative and artistic activities which is a gateway to emotional happiness.
Long term rates of mortality, especially in infants has been reducing, although non communicable diseases are still significant. While long term suicide rates are reducing, COVID-19 has caused a large increase in anxiety and depression.
Global infections and deaths
due to COVID-19 by April 2022
of all deaths caused by non-communicable diseases, esp. cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease
Physical health in NZ has steadily improved, although smoking contributes to more deaths and disabilities than any other factor. There has been an increase in reported psychological distress over the last decade, particularly among women and younger people.
of adults and children are in good health
of disabled adults report being in good health
of adults rate their life satisfaction highly. Rates lower for disabled and deprived adults, 15-24 year olds.
15-24 years experiencing psychological distress in 2021/22, up from 5.1% in 2011/12
Between 2020 and 2022 fewer Waikato people rated their mental health positively, mainly due to the impacts of COVID-19. Waikato residents with a high level of engagement with arts, culture and creativity have higher wellbeing. About 70% of Waikato people want to do more physical activity, with rates often affected by socio-economic deprivation.
of Waikato Māori have had
their cardiovascular risk assessed 2021/22 (target = 90%)
Of people in the Waikato rate their mental health positively in 2022.
75% in 2020
HEALTH AND WELLNESS INDICATORS
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i. An adequate description of the dataset
This report presents Waikato regional and territorial local authority results from a survey undertaken in parallel with the 2022 Quality of Life Survey (a collaboration between nine New Zealand councils including Hamilton).
ii. The source(s) of information
Waikato Regional Council
https://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/services/publications/tr202249/
iii. The date when the data was collected and the expected update frequency
November 2022
iv. Any use or publication restrictions, including cultural restrictions
None
v. A contact person or organisation
www.bps.waikatoregion.govt.nz/online-services/new/RequestForService/step/1?Subject=Policies,planningandstrategies
vi. Any quality/data health warnings
No
Tell me more about this
i. An adequate description of the dataset
A set of indicators which measure the Waikato region’s progress by identifying our current situation and trends across each of 32 key economic, environmental and social aspects.
ii. The source(s) of information
Waikato Progress Indicators:
https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/waikato.regional.council/viz/WaikatoProgressIndicatorsDashboard_16862300344780/INTRODUCTION
iii. The date when the data was collected and the expected update frequency
May 2023
iv. Any use or publication restrictions, including cultural restrictions
None
v. A contact person or organisation
www.bps.waikatoregion.govt.nz/online-services/new/RequestForService/step/1?Subject=Policies,planningandstrategies
vi. Any quality/data health warnings
No
Tell me more about this
i. An adequate description of the dataset
Participation profiles by age for Waikato districts.
ii. The source(s) of information
Sport Waikato:
https://www.sportwaikato.org.nz/resources-library.aspx
iii. The date when the data was collected and the expected update frequency
2023
iv. Any use or publication restrictions, including cultural restrictions
None
v. A contact person or organisation
www.sportwaikato.org.nz/contact-us.aspx
vi. Any quality/data health warnings
No
Tell me more about this
i. An adequate description of the dataset
Research and reports to inform work with local partners and communities, to help provide a lens on localised initiatives, and also to help guide advocacy work with local and central government and key stakeholders.
ii. The source(s) of information
Creative Waikato:
www.creativewaikato.co.nz/advocacy/researchandreports
iii. The date when the data was collected and the expected update frequency
Ongoing
iv. Any use or publication restrictions, including cultural restrictions
None
v. A contact person or organisation
hello@creativewaikato.co.nz
vi. Any quality/data health warnings
No
