Adult Population Health and Wellbeing Report

This report provides a detailed examination of adult population health and wellbeing in Mid-Argyll, Kintyre, and Islay. It draws evidence from various sources, including mortality data, disease registrations, and hospitalisation records. The report serves as a companion to a previously published profile on demography and deprivation. It highlights that life expectancy for both genders in the partnership area is higher than the national average, although trends indicate a stagnation in male life expectancy. The report also discusses health inequalities, noting that areas with higher income deprivation tend to have poorer health outcomes. Leading causes of death in the region include ischaemic heart disease, dementia, and certain cancers, with some improvements in early death rates from cancer and coronary heart disease. The report outlines common long-term conditions and suggests that the prevalence of these conditions may rise with an aging population. Additionally, it notes trends in hospitalisation rates for various health issues, including psychiatric care.