Press releases
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January 2021
Greater mental distress and loneliness among people shielding during the pandemic, survey finds
The Scottish Health Survey - Telephone Survey 2020, published by Scottish Government and conducted by the Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen), finds people advised to shield were more likely to have reported mental distress and loneliness during the pandemic. The survey also suggests men have been less likely than women to keep in frequent contact with friends, neighbours or relatives since lockdown.
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September 2020
Depression, anxiety and attempted suicide in Scotland at highest level in a decade
Self-reported depression has risen by 50% in a decade, with self-reported anxiety, attempted suicide and self-harm also at their highest levels in ten years, according to the latest Scottish Health Survey, published today by the Scottish Centre for Social Research and the Scottish Government.
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October 2017
Health inequalities persist in Scotland
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September 2016
Significant increase in E-cigarette use in Scotland
The 2015 Scottish Health Survey, published today, shows a significant increase since 2014 in the proportion of adults who currently use e-cigarettes.
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December 2014
Obesity in Scotland finally stabilising