Social issues - Inequalities - health Flashcards
What ratio of people in the UK live in poverty?
1 in every 5 people
What is the healthy life expectancy gap between the wealthiest and poorest areas within Scotland?
19 years
What did a Scottish Government Report (2019) say about the link between poverty and ACE’s?
People living in poverty are more likely to have experienced ACE’s
How much more likely are those who have experienced 4 or more aces to be a high-risk drinker?
4 times more likely to be a high-risk drinker.
How much more likely is someone who has experienced 4 or more ACE’s to have used heroin or crack cocaine?
16 times more likely to have used crack cocaine or heroin
How much more likely is someones who has experienced 4 or more ACE’s to have been a victim of violence in the last 12 months?
14 times more likely to have been a victim of violence in the last 12 months.
What is the average life expectancy of women?
83 years
What is the average life expectancy for men?
79.5 years
How many years, on average, do women live in poor health?
19 years (23%)
How many years, on average, do men live in poor health?
16 years (20%)
What gender is more likely to engage in high risk behaviour?
men
How much more likely are those in the BAME group to suffer from diabetes?
5 times more likely
What did a 2020 survey find out about BAME groups and alcohol consumption?
It showed that only 6% of men in the general population refrain from drinking compared to 32% of Indian men and 90% of Pakistani men.
What group is the least likely to be vaccinated and what group is the most likely to be vaccinated?
Black are the least likely (48%), white are the most likely (82%)
Who has poorer mental health, White or Chinese?
The rate of poor mental health is lower among Chinese people than white people.
