Evidence of Health Inequalities

Question 1

How much more likely are people in the North to die below 75 compared to people in the South?

Answer 1

20% more likely

Question 2

During the same week, how much did COVID cases fall by in:
• Preston
• Oxford West

Answer 2

9%
72%

Question 3

What is the difference in Healthy Life Expectancy between the most and least deprived areas in Scotland?

Answer 3

20 years

Question 4

How many more incidences of cancer were detected in people from the most deprived areas when compared to the least deprived areas?

Answer 4

1/3 more incidences

Question 5

What is the life expectancy in the UK for
• a male
• a female

Answer 5

• just over 79 years
• just over 83 years

Question 6

What percentage of pregnant women smoked in
• areas of Glasgow (deprived)
• Eastwood and East Renfrewshire (less deprived)

Answer 6

• 40%
• 10%

Question 7

What percentage of the Scottish population is overweight or obese?

Answer 7

58%