All Scots Are Dead - Official - Probably
Unhealthy living is almost universal in Scotland, with virtually everyone in the country putting themselves at risk, according to a study.
"Considering five major risk factors to health - cigarette smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, poor diet, physical inactivity, and overweight - nearly the whole adult population (97.5%) have at least one behavioural risk factor."
The study was led by Dr David Conway, who added that the true picture may be even worse due to respondents putting a positive spin on their behaviour.
Comments
You're not implying we should just let them all die, are you, rather than allowing Scottish-NHS expenditure to remain at its present higher-than-British (higher-than-English) average, which your figures clearly indicate is required! Alternatively, lets start a massive prevention programme north of the border, banning the sale of ciggies and alcohol in Scotland: I'm sure we'll find a use for them, especially if we reverse the smoking ban in English pubs and we win the World Cup!
Posted by: britologywatch | June 11, 2010 7:52 AM
"Unhealthy living is almost universal in Scotland"
Just a couple of quibbles:
One: There's no definition of what actually constitutes "unhealthy living" I notice - just a few vague generalities.
Two: This report is brought to us by the same people who class anyone who drinks two shandies more than once a quarter as a dangerous alcoholic and declare people morbidly obese if they come in at just a couple of ounces over some very dubious weight targets.
Despite the fact I love poking fun at the prridge wogs I suspect this is complete bollox.
Posted by: The Remittance man | June 11, 2010 8:53 AM
Why worry? If it really is a problem it'll correct itself.
Just consider it as evolution in action.
Cut SNHS spending back to the same as the English average.
Posted by: JohnRS | June 11, 2010 3:11 PM
How dare human beings act just like human beings!
Posted by: JJM | June 11, 2010 3:12 PM
Notihng that a few dozen Cullodens wouldn't cure...
Posted by: Kim du Toit | June 12, 2010 6:59 PM
Nothing that a few dozen Cullodens wouldn't sure...
Posted by: Kim du Toit | June 12, 2010 7:00 PM