There is a significant gap in health outcomes between the most and least deprived areas of Scotland, a Scottish government Health and Social care report has revealed.
In relation to factors such as birthweight, long-term conditions, cancer and alcohol related illnesses, the report demonstrated that with the exception of the healthy birthweight indicator, there are ‘significant’ inequalities within each category covered in the report.
Original Article: 'Significant' health outcomes gap still exists in Scotland