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Improving health

WebThe National Health Board working to reduce health inequalities and improve population health in Scotland. Find public health research, evidence, evaluations and resources. …

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What are health inequalities

WebAs shown in the diagram above, the fundamental causes of health inequalities are an unequal distribution of income, power and wealth. This can lead to poverty and …

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Overview of the right to health

WebOverview of the right to health. The right to health is a fundamental human right. It means the right of everyone to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. …

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Health behaviour change level 1

WebHealth behaviour change level 1. According to the Scottish Health Survey the factors have been identified as the risk factors that account for around 90% of the …

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Impact of deprivation on health

WebPeople who live in poorer areas in Scotland are more likely to die early from disease and have more years of ill health. The Scottish Burden of Disease Study (2016) Deprivation …

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Burden of Disease overview

WebBurden of Disease overview. Burden of Disease is a globally recognised way to quantify the difference between the ideal of living to old age in good health, and the situation where …

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Understanding needs

WebUnderstanding needs. A needs assessment is an important step in planning and commissioning services. It will help you to understand the needs of the population and …

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Mental health and wellbeing

Web9% of adults had two or more symptoms of depression or anxiety in 2012- 2013. The economic costs of mental health are substantial, amounting to approximately …

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Fundamental causes

WebPoverty. How poverty can have an effect on health inequalities and actions you can take. Additional guidance on food and child poverty. Last updated: 24 December …

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Learning resources

WebChild poverty, health and wellbeing. Children; Target audience: This module will provide learning support on child poverty for health visitors and midwives – through both …

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New public health priorities for a healthier nation

WebNew public health priorities for a healthier nation. First published on 14 June 2018. NHS Health Scotland welcomes the public health priorities which have been …

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The link between Health Literacy and Health Inequalities

WebThis e-learning module helps to deliver the national health literacy plan by encouraging individuals and organisations to be mindful of health literacy. The module is …

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Income inequality

WebIncome. One of the fundamental causes of health inequalities is the unequal distribution of incomes across the population. Scottish Government data shows that in 2013-14 the. …

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