REMEMBER Why are men more likely to drink more than women? Why do you think alcohol abuse is linked to deprivation? Name two ways alcohol can reduce your life expectancy.

What are the main causes of inequalities in Health? REMEMBER What are the main causes of inequalities in Health?

Health inequalities and gender The Facts: Women live longer than men. Women spend a longer period of time in ill health (85% of men is deprived areas expected to live their life in good health, 83% of women) Women are slightly more likely to: Make use of GP services. be admitted to hospital.

Explaining the facts Research has shown that women’s traditional domestic responsibilities lead to higher levels of depression. Especially if living in poverty. Women are 2-3 times more likely to be affected by depression.

Difference in life expectancy Occupational hazards – men more likely to work in dangerous jobs, work with dangerous machinery, work at heights and come into contact with harmful substances. Culture: Men more likely to be pressured to become involved in dangerous activities: eg. Smoking, drinking and dangerous driving. In 2001, men three times more likely to die in road accidents. Men more likely to die from lung cancer. Men rarely go to doctor – ‘macho’ culture? Nature: Men are more violent. Violence is one of the main causes of death amongst young males.

Health inequalities and ethnic groups Compared with the white population, the incidence of heart attacks in Scottish South Asians is 45% higher in men and 80 % higher in women. Scots of Caribbean, Asian and African extraction are more at risk of strokes than the white population. Asians have a higher risk of TB. All ethnic minority groups are less likely to drink alcohol- suffer less from the effects. Effects of racism and discrimination. To conclude: ethnic groups are more likely suffer ill health.

Tackling these problems Govanhill-an area with significant health and social inequalities. Very diverse population- large black and ethnic minority population ‘Ground Zero’ ‘End slum housing’

REGENERATION TASK FORCE Re-opening of the Govanhill community baths. Promote health and well being in the area. Tackling drug and alcohol misuse

Tackling smoking Part of a Government scheme to improve health and wellbeing across Scotland 8 ‘test sights’ Whitecrook, West Dunbartonshire 40% of people smoke, compared to a national average of 24% Smoking cessation services-quit smoking group