AT the start of last year, health bosses in Nottingham launched a campaign to get people in the city thinking more about their health.
The Decade of Better Health programme aims for people to pledge to make a difference to their health – whether it be through the campaign's five key areas of eating healthily, stopping smoking, cutting drinking, taking more exercise or looking after their mental wellbeing.
It aims to help the city improve its comparatively low life expectancy rates in some areas and tackle its higher than average number of smokers and obese and inactive people.
By 2020, it is hoped five million fewer cigarettes will be smoked per week in the city and 28,000 people will be more active.
The city also needs to lose a collective 500,000 lbs and have 1,000 fewer alcohol-related hospital admissions to meet the targets.
Health bosses also hope residents will be feeling happier and better about themselves.
Andrew Hall, head of partnerships and health improvement at NHS Nottingham City, said: "Improving the health of people living in Nottingham also improves quality of life and life expectancy.
"We want people to live longer, healthier lives and it's important that they feel supported in making those small lifestyle changes that can really make a difference."
Mr Hall added making a small change could lead to health benefits.
He said: "By asking people to make a pledge as part of the Decade of Better Health campaign, we are encouraging individuals to focus on a particular aspect of their health and offering them the help they may need to take that first healthy step.
"For many people at risk, we know that making a small change to their lifestyle can make a big difference to their life chances, so making a pledge might not just be life-changing but life-saving."
The website also contains information about where residents can get help to lose weight, drink less, stop smoking, and improve their wellbeing.
Councillor Eunice Campbell, portfolio holder for adult support and health at Nottingham City Council, added: "We want to support people to make changes which last a lifetime.
"Decade of Better Health is not only about making people aware of the issues we face as a city but directing citizens to the services and activities that meet their needs."
Residents can visit www.decadeofbetterhealth.com to make a pledge and find out who can help them.
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