The head of Public Health Scotland warns that Scotland's health is worsening despite previous improvements. He emphasizes the need for a preventative approach due to the growing burden of disease from an ageing population. The CEO made these remarks in an article for the think tank Reform Scotland. Recent data shows a decline in life expectancy, and the PHS boss highlights the importance of addressing poverty, work, education, housing, climate change, and racism for better health outcomes.
Scotland 's health is getting worse despite progress in the past, the head of Public Health Scotland has said. The public health body's chief executive Paul Johnston called for a preventative approach , saying the burden of disease from an ageing nation is likely to grow. He made the comments in an article for the think tank Reform Scotland . Improvements in Scots life expectancy stalled in 2014 to 2016, and recent data showed a decline.
The PHS boss warned the NHS cannot deal with the issue alone. He said: "Tackling poverty impacts on health, as does the availability of good work, high-quality education and childcare, affordable housing, addressing climate change and tackling racism." He added: "People in Scotland now die younger than in any other western European country. People spend more of their lives in ill health. The gap in life expectancy between the poorest and the wealthiest is growing
Scotland Health Declining Progress Preventative Approach Burden Of Disease Ageing Population Life Expectancy Poverty Work Education Housing Climate Change Racism
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