Summer 2009 - Scottish Natural Heritage

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4 Outdoor activity offers everyone the chance to explore new places and learn more about the natural world. 5 The chance to meet others and work together can be as important for volunteers as the direct health benefits. 14 4 The Nature of Scotland
Health inequalities A major concern in Scotland remains the long-standing health inequalities that exist between different parts of the country, and between different social and economic groups. People in disadvantaged areas already live shorter, less healthy lives and tend to confront long-term disease at a much earlier age than society as a whole. They also suffer poorer mental health. Unfortunately, as improvements in public health have been achieved nationally, the health inequalities have grown. Between 2000 and 2006, the rates of death from heart disease fell by 33% among the under 75s in Scotland overall, but by only 27% in the most deprived areas. Similar fi gures for cancer were 9% and 2% respectively. In fact, at just 54 years, life expectancy for people in parts of Glasgow is now 28 years shorter than elsewhere in Scotland, and less than other parts of the developing world. Disadvantaged areas also tend to be linked with poverty, which means that residents are less able to travel farther to enjoy the outdoors. It therefore makes sense to plan for more local greenspace, path networks and attractive landscapes close to people’s homes. “People with access to nearby nature are generally healthier than those who don’t have access,” Pete added. “And we know that attractive parks, green spaces and nearby countryside are more likely to be used for physical activity. “SNH believe the benefi ts of enjoying the outdoors should be shared by all of Scotland’s people. We’re therefore placing greater emphasis on getting more people outdoors, and encouraging them to embrace a stronger outdoor culture through recreation, volunteering and outdoor learning. “We’re also working with the health sector to support others in providing high-quality places for contact with nature close to people’s homes. This can dramatically improve the quality of life in run-down areas as well as offer a route to health for residents.” 5 www.snh.org.uk 15
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