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6.3. Deprivation and lifestyle factors
Geographically based deprivation measures can be used to show inequalities in health and suggest areas likely to most need measures to improve health and manage ill-health. The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2014 is produced at Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) level and is derived from a broad range of factors. The following figure shows that in West Wales there are areas of deprivation including parts of Llanelli, Pembroke Dock and Cardigan.
Figure 6:6 Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation, Hywel Dda UHB 2014
Source: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Figure 6.6 shows that people living in the West Wales region have generally healthier lifestyles than is typical across Wales. Yet there are still challenges to be addressed. For example, Ceredigion has a slightly higher rate of adults reporting to drink alcohol above the guidelines and binge drink, whereas Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire are reporting higher than the Welsh average in rates of obesity. This is despite better rates than Wales for levels of physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption.
West Wales Population Assessment March 2017 West Wales population profile