A recent survey has revealed that over 90 per cent of South Asian adults in England have decided to make healthy changes in 2021, with 7 in 10 said that coronavirus pandemic motivated them to make these
changes.
Besides, 34 per cent of the respondents said that they wanted to adopt a healthier lifestyle for their children/grandchildren, while 34 per cent wanted to improve their health for their partner.
According to the survey, 52 per cent people wanted to exercise more and 51 per cent wanted to eat more healthily.
Currently, over 56 per cent of Asian adults are overweight or obese
, putting them at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from diseases including cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
The Public Health England’s Better Health campaign offers free NHS approved tools and tips to manage weight loss such as the NHS Weight Loss Plan, BMI Calculator, Easy Meals App, or to get more active such as Active 10 and the Couch to 5k programme.
The PHE is working with (South Asian) healthcare professionals and experts to ensure the campaign guidance and tools are culturally compatible with members of the community
The latest survey revealed around 42 per cent of South Asian adults said finding relevant information and tools to help guide better physical health is a big challenge.
Professor Wasim Hanif, Professor of Diabetes & Endocrinology, Consultant Physician and Clinical Director in diabetes at University Hospital of Birmingham said: “As a community, we are more susceptible to certain diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Being overweight or obese can significantly increase the chances of becoming seriously ill with those diseases.
“The new year gives us the perfect opportunity to make small, healthy changes with the support of the Better Health campaign."
For more details-nhs.uk/betterhealth
Clifford had previously pleaded guilty to the murders of BBC sports commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters at their home in northwest of London, in July 2024. (Photo: Hertfordshire Police /Handout via REUTERS)
Crossbow murderer found guilty of raping ex-girlfriend
A 26-YEAR-OLD man who murdered three women in a crossbow and stabbing attack has been found guilty of raping one of them, his ex-girlfriend, a British court ruled on Thursday.
Kyle Clifford had previously pleaded guilty to the murders of BBC sports commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters at their home in Bushey, northwest of London, in July 2024.
The attack led to a manhunt before Clifford was found injured hours later in a north London cemetery.
A jury at Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday convicted Clifford of raping 25-year-old Louise Hunt before killing her.
His sentencing for all the crimes is scheduled for Tuesday.
Clifford had admitted to murdering Carol Hunt, 61, and her daughters Louise and Hannah, 28. He had also pleaded guilty to charges of false imprisonment and possessing offensive weapons but denied raping Louise.
During the trial, the court heard that after killing Carol Hunt, Clifford waited for an hour before attacking Louise, tying her up, raping her, and then killing her with a crossbow. He later killed Hannah when she returned home from work.
The prosecution described Clifford, a former soldier, as committing a "violent, sexual act of spite" and said he was "enraged" after Louise ended their 18-month relationship. They told the court that he had "carefully planned" the attack.
Less than 24 hours before the killings, Clifford had searched for a podcast by social media influencer Andrew Tate, according to the prosecution. They argued that the murders were driven by the "violent misogyny promoted" by Tate.
Justice Joel Bennathan called Clifford’s crimes "dreadful" and "almost unspeakable".
(With inputs from AFP)