What is the most pressing public health problem in Scotland?

Question

What do you think?I think it is binge drinking,alcoholism and drug abuse?What do you think has contributed to this problem and what measures do you think has the government and the NHS have taken to combat this problem.Have all the methods failed or is there still hope.Exact details and statistics welcome.

Answer 1

Drinking problems. It's deep rooted in Scottish behaviour and is now also a major problem in England. It is a huge social, as well as health problem. Targeting younger people with 'alcho-pops' is a cause. Years ago, when only beer & lager were easily accessible and affordable, people couldn't get so much alcohol into their systems as they can now, with the much stronger and sweeter drinks. They also have more money to spend than in the past so can afford to go out more often and drink more when they do go out.
The Government is waking up to this problem and I would expect more taxes imposed on alcohol in the future. More drink related legislation will be imposed too, with drinking in public places other than bars being outlawed.
The excessive drinking is closely linked to other social problems, such as violence, a sharp rise in sexual disease and unwanted pregnancies. People don't use common sense when drunk.

Answer 2

A class assignment, yes?

But a hint, because the real answer isn't that easy to find. The drink, yes, is a problem. But the root cause is poverty. In my opinion, poverty is the #1 public health problem in Scotland.

The rest you should research on your own.

Answer 3

I think drink is a bring problem in scotland.
To make mattters worse now the pubs are open 24 hours .

Answer 4

Scottish ppl have a famous health problem. Being stingy as u know.

Answer 5

the highlanders