Gransnet forums

Health

Page 1 of 1
Flip | Customise

Why are Glaswegians dying?

(3 Posts)
Add comment | Report
JessM Thu 05-Jun-14 20:26:21

A long and interesting article about why middle aged Glaswegians are dying faster than those in similar cities. A complex tragedy with its roots in the industrial past.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-27309446

Add comment | Report
janerowena Thu 05-Jun-14 21:07:37

That certainly contains food for thought.

Add comment | Report
HollyDaze Fri 06-Jun-14 12:43:42

"^Where you lose a sense of control over your life there's very little incentive to stop smoking or to stop drinking or whatever. The answer is to rediscover a sense of purpose and self-esteem.^"

I think that can play such an important part of it all.

I don't know what living conditions are like in Glasgow but if it is over-crowded, that can also have a seriously negative impact on people:

www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/feb/25/city-stress-mental-health-rural-kind

Page 1 of 1
Flip | Customise