Govan hill Flashcards
1
Q
what percentage of people are ethnic minorities
A
40%
2
Q
where is govan hill
A
Glasgow , scotland
3
Q
what percentage of people are income deprived
A
25%
4
Q
what is the glasgow effect
A
The Glasgow effect refers to the low life expectancy and poor health of residents of Glasgow compared to the rest of the United Kingdom and Europe.
5
Q
what fraction of men die before they are 65
A
1 in 4
6
Q
what did the economist newspaper say about govan hill
A
“It is as if a malign vapour rises from the Clyde at night and settles in the lungs of sleeping Glaswegians.“
