One of the topics that often comes up when talking to pupils about Higher
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HEALTH
The Scottish government carries out an annual survey of the nation’s health, the reports can be found here. Be warned that there is a lot of data collected here! I would suggest starting here - this press release gives a brief overview of recent health trends in Scotland contained in the most recent report.
Health in Scotland 2009 Time for
Change: Annual Report of the Chief Medical Officer is a goldmine of information – it offers tables on life expectancy, infant mortality in Scotland and compares them internationally. There is also information about a variety of schemes targetting poor health. Well worth a look.
A good overview of recent statistics on binge drinking can be found here.
Health in Scotland 2009 Time for
Change: Annual Report of the Chief Medical Officer is a goldmine of information – it offers tables on life expectancy, infant mortality in Scotland and compares them internationally. There is also information about a variety of schemes targetting poor health. Well worth a look.
A good overview of recent statistics on binge drinking can be found here.
GENDER AND RACE
Information about Gender inequalites can be found at the Women’s Resource Centre. You might also try googling for the latest s e x and power survey (I can’t get a link due to the internet safety filter!)
A good source of information about inequalities and ethnic minorities can be found here. It’s amounts to
almost a complete set of course notes and also has a page of internet links at the end.
A good source of information about inequalities and ethnic minorities can be found here. It’s amounts to
almost a complete set of course notes and also has a page of internet links at the end.
POVERTY AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION
A wealth of data on poverty accross the UK can be found at the Poverty
Site.
More stuff here: Child Poverty Action
Group and here: Joseph Rowntree
Foundation. A good report on the JRF’s findings can be accessed
from The Guardian’s website – get it here.
Government policies on welfare reform can be found at the Department for Work and Pensions.
Site.
More stuff here: Child Poverty Action
Group and here: Joseph Rowntree
Foundation. A good report on the JRF’s findings can be accessed
from The Guardian’s website – get it here.
Government policies on welfare reform can be found at the Department for Work and Pensions.