SUGAR SMART Carlisle Summit

On Friday the 19th January 2018 Carlisle launched it's SUGAR SMART Carlisle project at Carlisle College. This partnership and stakeholder event aimed to raise awareness about the impact hidden sugars can have, also helping educate people to make informed food and drink choices.

Nationally:

In the UK, the NHS spends between 5-9 billion pounds a year treating obesity and related complications, such as Type 2 Diabetes.
Each year there are 8,500 limb amputations because of type 2 diabetes.
26,000 children are admitted to hospital for multiple tooth extraction under general anaesthetic caused by excessive sugar consumption.
One in every five children starts primary schools overweight or obese and by the time they reach secondary school it’s one in three.

Locally:

Carlisle and Cumbria have higher than average incidence of diabetes.
There are huge problems with oral health in Carlisle – dental decay; cavities; missing or filled teeth (especially in children). In 2014-15, 32% of five year olds had dental decay.
There are rising obesity levels due to a poor diet and consumption of too much sugar. During 2013-15, excess weight amongst adults in Carlisle district was recorded as 68%. And, in 2015-16, 35.5% of year 6 children in Carlisle were recorded as overweight or obese.
And there is a higher than average mortality rate from cardiovascular disease in our area.

Key speakers highlighted the national work and strategy to date, the local issues and statistics. Local experts discussed and provided context on health, diabetes, dental and nutrition. We also heard about local project developments and examples of some AMAZINGLY INSPIRING local pledges and actions. The session concluded with a panel discussion and questions to our experts.

Thank you to our key partners and sponsors for their involvement; particularly to Carlisle College for hosting this event, project pledges, video and a delicious Sugar Smart lunch prepared by students.

Please see below and attached for slides and the agenda for the day.