MKCF - Vital Signs Digital brochure FINAL - Flipbook - Page 29
Healthy aging
Historically, as a new town, MK has had a
lower number of older people per head of
population, however as the city is now over
50 years old the number of older residents
is increasing.
Health conditions that are likely to
impact on a person developing health
problems in older age have a lower
incidence in Milton Keynes overall
compared with the average
for England.
In MK there is a lower prevalence for dementia
under 65, heart disease, diabetes, stroke,
and musculoskeletal problems.
However, there is a higher prevalence in some
of the more deprived communities of obesity,
smoking and long-term health conditions.
Suicide
There are a range of factors at the individual,
relationship, community, and societal level that can
increase the risk of suicide rather than one single event.
The suicide rate in 2021 in Milton Keynes equated to 12.9 deaths
per 100,000 population, which is higher than England’s average
of 10.4 death per 100,000 (population data based on
Milton Keynes Coroners’ Inquest 昀椀les.
Suicide reduced by 45% during lockdown but there
is limited data about the reasons for this fall.
According to data from 2019 to 2021,
78% of reported suicide deaths were
male, with the majority being between
the ages of 30 to 49. For females, the
highest number of reported suicides
were in the 20 to 29 age group.
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