Exploring the levels of variation, inequality and use of physical activity intervention referrals in England primary care from 2017-2020: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In this study, we explore the use of physical activity intervention referrals in primary care in England and compare their use with the rate of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in England from 2017 to 2020. We also explore variation and inequalities in referrals to these interventions in England across the study period.

Design

Retrospective cohort study.

Setting

England primary care via the Royal College of General Practitioners Research Surveillance Centre.

Participants

The Royal College of General Practitioners Research Surveillance Centre, a sentinel network across England covering a population of over 15 000 000 registered patients, was used for data analyses covering the 2017-2020 financial years and including patients with long-term co

SUBMITTER: Jani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11822388 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature