By Samuel Ukah Life expectancy in Scotland has been on a gradual decline for the past 3 years. Data released by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) show that the average life […]
Scotland’s Declining Life Expectancy
Dr. Jason Leitch On Life Expectancy Drop In Scotland – Johnny Little
‘‘It’s not much of a surprise, I’m afraid. We’ve kind of got used to it’ said Dr. Leitch. Following figures released by the national records of Scotland showing a drop in life […]
LIFE EXPECTANCY IN SCOTLAND DECLINES
BY CARLA BASU As the life expectancy in Scotland continues to decrease for the third year in a row, with 76.5 years for men and 80.7 years for women, we must ask […]
Life Expectancy: Why is Scotland Falling Behind?
By Liv Thomson The average life expectancy in Scotland has fallen for the third year in a row, according to new data. Since 2019, Scotland has been falling behind the rest of […]
Scotland life expectancy continues to decline
Lauren Petrie Life expectancy in Scotland has fallen for the 3rd year in a row. Figures published show that Scots living in the wealthiest part of the country live significantly longer than […]
Scotland’s Life Expectancy Hits Decade Low: Economic Factors Fuel Concerns
by Hammad Alam In a troubling trend, Scotland has witnessed its life expectancy decline for the third consecutive year, reaching its lowest levels in nearly a decade. Recent data reveals the average […]
Why is life expectancy a problem in Scotland?
By Daniel Cecura. Life expectancy in Scotland falls for the third 3 year in a row. This report looks at the reasons and problems and highlights the background to this issue. Reporter […]
3rd Year Feature Radio Reports on Life Expectancy in Scotland
Students from BA journalism and sports journalism hear from experts in these audio feature reports. Amongst those included are Professor Gerry McCartney, who elaborates on the Glasgow Effect. Also included in these […]
“The Government have had their head in the sand for years.”
By Robbie Boyd Community rehabilitation Nurse Carol Di Folco has said the Government has. “Been told for years.” When it comes to failings within the NHS. The former Accute neurosurgery nurse, has […]
What impact do income and poverty have on Scotland’s decreasing life expectancy?
By James Humphrey Scotland’s life expectancy has decreased for the third year, reaching the lowest levels in nearly a decade. The average life expectancy at birth now being 76.5 years for males […]
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