Publications

This report contains data from ScotCen's Scottish Social Attitudes survey. It looks at how overweight and obesity and their consequences are recognised by people in Scotland. It also discusses barriers to maintaining a healthy weight, diet and physical activity. It then goes on to discuss who is responsible for reducing obesity, and what public support there is for this.

This briefing paper aims to provide an overview of the best available evidence on the impact of promotions on high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) food and drink on consumer purchasing and consumption behaviour and the effectiveness of promotional interventions to influence consumer behaviour in a retail environment.

Current data sets, data validations and measurability criteria to support QPIs

The purpose of this statement is to clarify perceptions about any harms and benefits of using e-cigarettes, based on current evidence. It is aimed at both health professionals and the general public.

This report looks at the current evidence of actions that schools can take to reduce childhood overweight and obesity in Scotland.

These guidelines provides guidance for health professionals and smoking cessation co-ordinators and advisers.

How cooking skills courses in Scotland support people who are experiencing food insecurity.

This resource provides senior NHSScotland staff an overview of their unique and key contributions to reducing health inequalities. It describes practical actions staff can put in place to reduce health inequalities ensuring the best attainable health outcomes for both the people and communities they serve and the staff they employ.

This information leaflet and poster both contain information on ticks, what diseases they carry, how to prevent being infected and what to do if you are bitten.