Scotland's health inequalities - 50 years on

Audit Scotland's Report out this week acknowledges that over the past 50 years there have been some improvements in Scotland's health inequalities but there is still a very long way to go. It's not surprising that the worst health problems are linked with deprived areas. Deputy Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw says that people, regardless of their background, have to take responsibility for their own health, but also calls on ministers to do more. See the BBC news item for comments on the results of the report.