Causes of Health Inequalities Flashcards
1
Q
Geography
A
There’s a 20% higher risk of dying aged 75 and under in the North of England.
2
Q
Gender
A
The average life expectancy for men is 79 and 83 for women.
3
Q
Alcohol consumption
A
According to the NHS alcohol kills on average 22 Scots a week.
4
Q
Smoking
A
In Scotland in 2018 16% of deaths could be attributed to smoking.
5
Q
Poor diet
A
Around 32% of adults living the most deprived areas are obese compared with 20% of those living in the least deprived.
6
Q
Poverty
A
Those living in poverty were 2.5x more likely more likely to die as a result of Covid.
