Glasgow

Question 1

What is the glasgow effect?

Answer 1

large inequality in health and life expectancy over a short area

Question 2

How much higher is anti-depressant prescription in Glasgow compared to the rest of Scotland?

Answer 2

27% higher

Question 3

How much higher are rates of heart disease in Glasgow compared to the British average?

Answer 3

50%

Question 4

What is the life expectancy in Calton?

Answer 4

lowest its been: 54
now has increased to 67

Question 5

How much was invested into roads for the 2014 commonwealth games?

Answer 5

£60 million

Question 6

What fraction of people didn’t own a car?

Answer 6

2/3

Question 7

What sports centre was opened in Glasgow following the investment from the Commonwealth games?

Answer 7

Onyx

Question 8

What percentage of children live within 400m of green space?

Answer 8

80%

Question 9

Why is urbanisation increasing heart disease?

Answer 9

• less access to healthy food and green space
• air pollution
• sedentary lifestyles

Question 10

What % of children live in poverty?

Answer 10

32%

Question 11

What is the average annual temperature?

Answer 11

1 - 15C

Question 12

What is the range in life expectancy across Glasgow?

Answer 12

7 years