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Health in Scotland 2002

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Contents

FOREWORD

Chapter 1 IMPROVING SCOTLAND'S HEALTH
Health Determinants:
Poverty and Social Exclusion
Problem Drinking
Smoking
Healthy Eating
Physical Activity
Drug Misuse
Occupational Health
Addressing the Issues:
Health Improvement
National Health Demonstration Projects
Working in Partnership
Health Improvement Challenge

Chapter 2 MENTAL HEALTH
A Priority for Action
Improving Scotland's Mental Health
Progress in 2002
Improving Mental Health Services
Needs Assessment - Autism
Learning Disabilities
Ensuring Mental Health Service Quality
Building on the Evidence
The Way Ahead

Chapter 3 WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH
Women's Health in Scotland
Provision of Maternity Services
The Future of Maternity Services
Pregnancy and Newborn Screening Programmes
Neonatal Transport
The Health of Scotland's Children
Immunisation
Child Health Support Group

Chapter 4 HEALTHCARE PROBLEMS
Long Term IIlness
Cancer
Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke Strategy for Scotland
Unintentional Injury
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
Diabetes Mellitus
Oral Healthcare for Older People
Healthcare Services in Remote and Rural Areas
Healthcare Services for People with Hearing Impairment
Audiology Needs Assessment
Healthcare in Ethnic Minority Communities

Chapter 5 HEALTH PROTECTION
Communicable Diseases
Antimicrobial Resistance
Decontamination of Medical Instruments
Bioterrorism
Environmental Health
Health Protection in Scotland

Chapter 6 ASSURING THE FUTURE
Quality Assurance and Improvement
Workforce Planning and Development

APPENDIX - ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

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