Responses to health inequalities

Question 1

Point 1- Free prescriptions in Scotland

Answer 1

Since the scheme was introduced the number of items given out for long term conditions has increased year on year- helping to break down the barrier to healthcare.

Question 2

Point 2- Free school meals for primary in Scotland

Answer 2

Since its introduction there been a 81% increase in those receiving school meals.

Question 3

Point 3- Minimum unit pricing

Answer 3

In Scotland MUP les to a 7.35 reduction in alcohol sales in its first year whilst England and Wales saw increases.

Question 4

Rebuttal 1- hasn’t made improvements in overall health

Answer 4

Scots average life expectancy is 77 and 80 in England.

Question 5

Rebuttal 2- hasn’t helped kids overall health

Answer 5

I in 4 kids are obese in Scotland.

Question 6

Rebuttal 3- hasn’t helped alcohol related accidents

Answer 6

In 2020 there was an increase of 17% alcohol related deaths from the previous year.