Glasgow Flashcards
What is the glasgow effect?
large inequality in health and life expectancy over a short area
How much higher is anti-depressant prescription in Glasgow compared to the rest of Scotland?
27% higher
How much higher are rates of heart disease in Glasgow compared to the British average?
60%
What is the life expectancy in Calton?
lowest its been: 54
now has increased to 67
How much was invested into roads for the 2014 commonwealth games?
£60 billion
What fraction of people didn’t own a car?
2/3
What sports centre was opened in Glasgow following the investment from the Commonwealth games?
Onyx
What percentage of children live within 400m of green space?
97%
Why is urbanisation increasing heart disease?
- less access to healthy food and green space
- air pollution
- sedentary lifestyles
What % of children live in poverty?
32%
What is the average annual temperature?
1 - 15C
What is the range in life expectancy across Glasgow?
7 years