Table 1.
Community characteristics
| Community A | Community B | Community C | Community D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population Size in 2008/2009 |
206 |
126 |
483 |
150 |
| % aged > =65 |
9.7 |
25.4 |
22.7 |
17.1 |
| Approximate distance (time) from nearest District General Hospital by most common travel means |
3 hours by ferry |
2.5 hours by ferry |
2.5 hours by car |
2.5 hours by car |
| Distance to nearest GP practice |
In situ |
In situ |
50 mins drive |
50 mins drive |
| Top 5 issues for which local people attended local general practice (based on 2008/2009 QOF data) |
Smoking related conditions |
Smoking related conditions |
Smoking related conditions |
Smoking related conditions |
| Hypertension |
Hypertension |
Hypertension |
Hypertension |
|
| Obesity |
Obesity |
Obesity |
Obesity |
|
| Depression |
Depression |
Depression |
Depression |
|
| Hypothyroidism | Asthma | Asthma | Hypothyroidism |
Data obtained from local GP practice, local authority website, or QOF (Quality & Outcomes Framework) website.