Health Gap

Men & Women

Life Expectancy (Page 46)1. Who are likely to live longest in Scotland?2. What’s the ‘Big Three?’

Smoking (Page 46)1. What evidence is there that smoking-related illnesses are

a major issue in Scotland? (2 statistics)2. Why is smoking within teenage girls a major problem?

Alcohol (Page 48)1. Who are more likely to be alcohol dependent?2. How does Scotland compare to the rest of the UK in terms

of alcohol-related deaths?3. Provide some statistics to show how men compare to

women in terms of alcohol consumption.4. Are any changes taking place in terms of alcohol

consumption within men and women?

Tackling Health Inequalities

Textbook Pages 56 & 57

• What is your understanding of the term – ‘nanny state?’

Sub-Heading: The Smoking Ban• What was the motivation behind the Scottish

Government introducing a ‘smoking ban’ in March 2006?

• What evidence is there to suggest that the ‘smoking ban’ has been a success? Detailed answer here.

• What are your thoughts on the ‘smoking ban?’

Sub-Heading: HPV Vaccination

• What is your understanding of the above?• Do you think this is a good move by the

Scottish Government? Explain.

Sub-Heading: Well Men Services

• Why do you think the Scottish Government had to target men’s health?

• What were the aims of WMS?• Has it been a success?