Health inequalities significantly impact Ethnic Minority groups in society.
As Ethnic Minority groups may be more likely to live in poverty, they are more likely to face significant health problems
This is caused by many factors, such as poor living conditions, lack of access to gp services in the local area, or malnutrition and poor hygiene as a result of deprivation
Health Inequalities - EXAMPLE & ANALYSIS
The health of the average Black African70 year old matches that of a White British80 year old.
This shows the significance of the extent that health inequalities have affected ethnic minority health, particularly limiting life expectancy.
Health Inequalities - REBUTTAL
The Scottish Government have made many efforts to reduce this inequality.
2022 Care and Wellbeing Profile - oversight and coherence to the major health and carereform programmes designed to improve population health and wellbeing, reduce inequalities and achieve health and care system sustainability.
Health Inequalities - REBUTTAL (EXAMPLE & ANALYSIS)
Rates of infant and maternal mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes are higher among Black and South Asian groups than white groups.
This shows the ineffectiveness of government measures, and the ever-existing gap in healthcare standards across Scotland.
Health Inequalities - EVALUATION
Social inequalities have had a severe impact on Ethnic Minority groups as health inequality causes significant limitations for ethnic minority citizens.
