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Scots willing to pay higher taxes to reduce healthcare inequalities, research suggests
SCOTS would be prepared to pay higher taxes to reduce healthcare inequalities, new research shows today.
A survey commissioned by NHS Health Scotland found that seven in 10 think the wealthy are better able to live healthy lives, and that people in richer areas tend to be healthier.
The Scottish Social Attitudes survey found that 51 per cent of the Scottish population blamed injustice in society as a key factor in poor health.
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