On the surface, it may seem that everyone in Scotland has an equal chance in life. However, people from the most deprived parts of the country are more at risk of poor health, live shorter lives on average and have reduced opportunities in education and employment. Statistical modelling plays a huge role in understanding the extent of these inequalities, by using routinely collected health data alongside demographic information to identify the regions at highest risk of disease and also the factors which contribute to this.

In this talk, we will provide an overview of the health inequalities in Glasgow, and also some of the techniques statisticians use to communicate our findings.

Dr Craig Anderson is a Senior Lecturer in Statistics at the University of Glasgow. Craig’s research focuses on public health and the environment, with a particular focus on inequalities. He is passionate about statistics outreach and enjoys working with general public to share the findings of his research with the people whose daily lives are affected by these inequalities.

Dr Eilidh Jack is a Senior Lecturer in Statistics at the University of Glasgow. She completed her PhD in 2019 in disease mapping with a particular focus on estimating health inequalities across Scotland. She is also experienced in Statistics outreach and has an interest in widening participation in Mathematical Sciences.

For more information, please visit the Cafe Scientifique Glasgow page.

First published: 1 October 2024

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