Healthy behaviours
A number of behavioural risk factors such as alcohol consumption, sexual practices, oral health, physical activity, diet, smoking and drug use have a strong influence on health. Incidence of major health conditions like cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, diabetes and cancer can be delayed or prevented through changes in behaviours.
The following links highlight information individual actions that affect health in Croydon.
| Last updated | Date to be reviewed / updated | |
| The Need for Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Croydon | April 2021 | 2025/26 |
| Improving Healthy Behaviours in Adults | November 2019 | 2023/24 |
| Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs Assessment | December 2018 | 2024/25 |
| Oral Health Needs Assessment | December 2018 | 2024/25 |
| OHID – Croydon Sexual Health Profile | July 2024 (live link) | January 2025 (live link) |
| OHID – Fingertips Child Weight Profile | (live link, checked Apr 2024) | (live link, check Apr 2025) |
| OHID – Patterns and Trends in Child Obesity (2022-23) | February 2024 | February 2025 |