Moving in Merton.

Merton local authority · 2 cards

How much Merton moves — adults hitting 150 minutes a week, and children averaging an hour a day.

Plain-English context

Moving more lowers the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and depression. The adult survey counts activity in 10-minute bouts — everyday walking counts, not just sport. About 72% of adults and 51.9% of children in Merton hit their targets, but survey samples are small so treat small yearly moves cautiously.

Sources: Sport England Active Lives surveys via OHID Fingertips. Each card states its reporting period; open its share page for the retrieval date and full provenance.