Package 'healthindexscotland'

Title: R package for mapping Scotland health data for a Health Index
Description: A package to distribute and summarise on Scottish health data.
Authors: First Last [aut, cre] (ORCID: YOUR-ORCID-ID)
Maintainer: First Last <[email protected]>
License: MIT + file LICENSE
Version: 0.0.0.9000
Built: 2026-06-01 10:27:56 UTC
Source: https://github.com/humaniverse/healthindexscotland

Help Index


Rate of Patient Admissions for Alcohol Related Conditions (2021/22)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on the rate of patient admissions for all alcohol related admissions in each Council, 2021/22.

Usage

lives_alcohol_misuse

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

alcohol_admissions_per_100k

Rate of patient admissions per 100k population, based on number of patient admissions and using European Age-sex Standardised Rates. The number of patients is defined as the number of unique individuals treated within the financial year. Patients are counted only once in the financial year in which they have an alcohol-related stay, even though the same patient may be admitted to hospital several times in a year. Mid 2022 population estimates are used.

year

Financial year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.opendata.nhs.scot/dataset/alcohol-related-hospital-statistics-scotland/resource/b0b520e8-3507-46cd-a9b5-cff03007bb57

https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/statistics-and-data/statistics/statistics-by-theme/population/population-estimates/mid-year-population-estimates/mid-2022#:~:text=Of%20the%2032%20council%20areas,and%20Orkney%20Islands%20with%2022%2C020


Percentage of Cancer Screening Uptake (2020-2022)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on the percentage of cancer screening uptake in each Council, 2020-2022/

Usage

lives_cancer_screening

Format

A data frame with 32 row and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

cancer_screening_uptake

Percentage of cancer screening uptake. Only bowel cancer screening uptake is included here.

year

Time period - three year aggregates

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://scotland.shinyapps.io/ScotPHO_profiles_tool/


Percentage of Childhood Vaccine Coverage (2023)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on childhood vaccine coverage in each Council, 2022/23.

Usage

lives_child_vaccine_coverage

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

child_vaccine_coverage_percentage

Percentage of vaccine coverage. Includes childhood immunisation statistics (6in1, PCV, rotavirus, MenB, (12 months); 6in1, MMR1, Hib/MenC, PCVb, MenB Booster (24 months); 6in1, MMR1, Hib/MenC, 4in1, MMR2 (3-5 years); MMR1, 4in1, MMR2 (4-6 years))

year

School Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://publichealthscotland.scot/publications/childhood-immunisation-statistics-scotland/childhood-immunisation-statistics-scotland-quarter-ending-30-june-2024/


Rate of Drug Related Hospital Stays (2021/22)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on the rate of drug related hospital stays in each Council, 2021/22.

Usage

lives_drug_misuse

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

drug_related_stays_per_100k

Rate of hospital stays per 100k population, using European Age-sex Standardised Rates.A hospital stay, also described as a continuous inpatient stay or CIS, is defined as an unbroken period of time that a patient spends as an inpatient or day-case. During a stay a patient may have numerous episodes as they change consultant, significant facility, speciality and/or hospital. Stays are counted at the point of discharge, when all diagnostic information regarding the full stay is available. Mid 2022 population estimates are used.

year

Financial year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.opendata.nhs.scot/dataset/drug-related-hospital-statistics-scotland/resource/46f9d70b-8517-4af3-b65e-dbcd13dfa388

https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/statistics-and-data/statistics/statistics-by-theme/population/population-estimates/mid-year-population-estimates/mid-2022#:~:text=Of%20the%2032%20council%20areas,and%20Orkney%20Islands%20with%2022%2C020


Percentage of Children with Developmental Concerns (2022-23)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on early childhood developmental concerns in each Council, 2022-23.

Usage

lives_early_years_development

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

developmental_concerns_percent

Percentage of developmental reviews with a concern in one or more domains, out of total number of recorded reviews while child is 2 and in the cohort.

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.opendata.nhs.scot/dataset/27-30-month-review-statistics/resource/018ba0e1-6562-43bb-82c5-97b6c6cc22d8


Percentage of People that Eat Healthy (2016-19)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on fruit and vegetable consumption in each Council, 2016-19.

Usage

lives_healthy_eating

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

healthy_eating_percent

Percentage of people that consume 5 portions or more of fruit and vegetable per day

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://statistics.gov.scot/slice?dataset=http%3A%2F%2Fstatistics.gov.scot%2Fdata%2Fscottish-health-survey-local-area-level-data&http%3A%2F%2Fpurl.org%2Flinked-data%2Fcube%23measureType=http%3A%2F%2Fstatistics.gov.scot%2Fdef%2Fmeasure-properties%2Fpercent&http%3A%2F%2Fpurl.org%2Flinked-data%2Fsdmx%2F2009%2Fdimension%23refPeriod=http%3A%2F%2Freference.data.gov.uk%2Fid%2Fgregorian-interval%2F2016-01-01T00%3A00%3A00%2FP4Y


Percentage of Adults Diagnosed with High Blood Pressure (2018-2022)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on percentage of adults (excluding pregnant women) diagnosed with high blood pressure, by Council (2018-2022).

Usage

lives_high_blood_pressure

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

high_blood_pressure_percentage

Percentage of adults (excluding pregnant women) diagnosed with high blood pressure

year

Time period - four year aggregate

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://scotland.shinyapps.io/sg-scottish-health-survey/


Percentage of Babies Born Not at a Healthy Birth Weight (2020-2022)

Description

A dataset containing percentage babies born not at a healthy birth weight.

Usage

lives_low_birth_weight

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

not_healthy_birth_rate_percentage

Percentage of babies born not at a healthy birth weight

year

Time period - three year aggregate

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://scotland.shinyapps.io/ScotPHO_profiles_tool/


Percentage Grade A-C in Maths and English, Provisional National 5 Attainments (2024)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on Provisional National 5 Attainments in Maths and English, on results day, in each Council, August 2024

Usage

lives_national_five_attainment

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

national_five_attainment_percent

Grade A-C percentage in Maths and English (average of the two subjects taken)

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/105123.html


Percentage of Adults Overweight/Obese (2016-19)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on percentage of adults clinically classed as overweight and obese in each Council, 2016-19.

Usage

lives_overweight_obesity_adults

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

adult_overweight_obesity_percentage

Percentage of adults clinically classed as overweight and obese.

year

Time frame

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://statistics.gov.scot/resource?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fstatistics.gov.scot%2Fdata%2Fscottish-health-survey-local-area-level-data


Percentage of Children Overweight/Obese (2022/23)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on percentage of children clinically classed as overweight, obese, and severely obese in each Council, 2022/23.

Usage

lives_overweight_obesity_children

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

overweight_obese_percentage

Percentage of children clinically classed as overweight, obese, and severely obese. BMI is used as the unit of measurement. Based on children in Primary 1 (aged 4-5).

year

School Year period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.opendata.nhs.scot/dataset/primary-1-body-mass-index-bmi-statistics/resource/4a3daa0f-1580-4a59-ac9e-64d9a31a4429


Percentage of People Meeting Recommended Activity Levels (2018-22)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on activity levels in each Council, 2018-22.

Usage

lives_physical_activity

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

activity_levels_met_percent

Percentage of people that meet the recommended activity levels

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://statistics.gov.scot/resource?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fstatistics.gov.scot%2Fdata%2Fscottish-health-survey-local-area-level-data


Crude Rate of School Exclusion (2019-2021)

Description

A dataset containing crude rate of school exclusion rate 1,000 aged 15-19 in each Council, 2019-2021.

Usage

lives_pupil_absence

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

pupil_absence_per_1k

Crude exclusion rate of pupil absence per 1,000 students

year

School year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://scotland.shinyapps.io/ScotPHO_profiles_tool/


Percentage of People Exhibiting Sedentary Behaviour (Very Low Activity Levels) (2018-2022)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on very low activity levels in each Council, 2018-22.

Usage

lives_sedentary_behaviour

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

sedentary_behaviour_percentage

Percentage of people with very low activity levels, defined as less than 30 minutes activity a week

year

Time period - four year period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://scotland.shinyapps.io/sg-scottish-health-survey/


Sexual health Rates per 100k (2019)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on rates of chlamydia per 100k in each council, 2019. To note: only chlamydia has been included here as data is missing for gonorrhoea. England's Health Index examines total number of people tested for one or more sexually transmitted infections.

Usage

lives_sexual_health

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

sexual_health_rate_100k

Rate of chlamydia per 100,000

year

Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://hpspubsrepo.blob.core.windows.net/hps-website/nss/3073/documents/3_genital-chlamydia-gonorrhoea-scotland-2010-2019-tables.xlsx


Percentage of Current Smokers (2018-22)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on smoking status in each Council, 2018-22.

Usage

lives_smoking

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

smoking_percent

Percentage of people that are current smokers

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://statistics.gov.scot/slice?dataset=http%3A%2F%2Fstatistics.gov.scot%2Fdata%2Fscottish-health-survey-local-area-level-data&http%3A%2F%2Fpurl.org%2Flinked-data%2Fcube%23measureType=http%3A%2F%2Fstatistics.gov.scot%2Fdef%2Fmeasure-properties%2Fpercent&http%3A%2F%2Fpurl.org%2Flinked-data%2Fsdmx%2F2009%2Fdimension%23refPeriod=http%3A%2F%2Freference.data.gov.uk%2Fid%2Fgregorian-interval%2F2016-01-01T00%3A00%3A00%2FP4Y


Crude Rate of Teenage Pregnancies (2019-2021)

Description

A dataset containing crude rate of teenage pregnancies per 1,000 aged 15-19 in each Council, 2019-2021.

Usage

lives_teenage_pregnancy

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

teenage_pregnancy_per_1k

Crude rate of teenage pregnancies per 1,000 females aged 15-19

year

Time period - three year aggregate

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://scotland.shinyapps.io/ScotPHO_profiles_tool/


Percentage participation of Young People in Education, Training or Employment (2023)

Description

A dataset containing data on participation of young people in education, training or employment, by Council (2023).

Usage

lives_young_people_training

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

young_people_participation_education_training_employment_percentage

Percentage of 16-19 year olds in education, training or employment

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://scotland.shinyapps.io/ScotPHO_profiles_tool/


Mortality all causes rate per 100k (2023)

Description

A dataset containing statistics from an age-sex standardised rate for all causes of mortality per 100k, by Council (2023).

Usage

people_all_mortality

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

death_rate_per_100k

age-sex standardised rate for all causes of mortality per 100k

year

Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/statistics-and-data/statistics/statistics-by-theme/vital-events/deaths/deaths-time-series-data


Average Measurement of Anxiety Out of 10 (2022-23 / Orkney Islands (2020-21))

Description

A dataset containing statistics of personal ratings on feelings of anxiety out of 10, by Council (2022-23) except Orkney Islands (2020-21).

Usage

people_anxiety

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

anxiety_score_out_of_10

Average personal ratings on feelings of anxiety out of 10 - 10 is most anxious, 1 is least anxious

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.ons.gov.uk/datasets/wellbeing-local-authority/editions/time-series/versions/4


Rate of Avoidable Deaths per 100k (2019-2021)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on age-standardised death rates per 100k, by Council (2019-2021).

Usage

people_avoidable_deaths

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

avoidable_mortality_rate_per_100k

Age-standardised avoidable mortality rates per 100k

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/statistics-and-data/statistics/statistics-by-theme/vital-events/deaths/avoidable-mortality


Cancer Registrations per 100k (2019-2021)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on cancer registration per 100k, standardised by age-sex (2019-2021).

Usage

people_cancer

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

cancer_registration_rate_per_100k

Cancer registrations per 100k, standardised by age-sex

year

Time period - three year aggregate

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://scotland.shinyapps.io/ScotPHO_profiles_tool/


Percentage of Discharges per 1,000 for Cardiovascular Conditions (2022/23)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on the percentage of discharges per 1,000 for cardiovascular conditions in each Council, 2022/23.

Usage

people_cardiovascular_conditions

Format

A data frame with 32 variables and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

cardiovascular_discharges_per_1k

Percentage of total cardiovascular discharges per 1k population. Cardiovascular conditions includes angina, coronary heart disease, heart attack, and heart failure. Scottish 2022 mid year population estimates were used

year

Financial year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.opendata.nhs.scot/dataset/scottish-heart-disease-statistics/resource/5379a655-d677-46cf-814d-bc0574ac59e4

https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/statistics-and-data/statistics/statistics-by-theme/population/population-estimates/mid-year-population-estimates/mid-2022#:~:text=Of%20the%2032%20council%20areas,and%20Orkney%20Islands%20with%2022%2C020


Percentage of Long-Stay Nursing Care Residents with Dementia

Description

A dataset containing statistics on the percentage of long-stay nursing care residents medically diagnosed with dementia, by Council (2023-24).

Usage

people_dementia

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

dementia_percentage

Percentage of long-stay nursing care residents medically diagnosed with dementia, by Council. England's Health Index dementia indicator collects data on the weighted number of people answering yes to Alzheimer's disease or other cause of dementia in the national GP Patient Survey. The only available dementia data at Local Authority level in Scotland focuses on nursing care residents across all sectors.

year

Time period - census data in the year up to 31/03/2024

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.opendata.nhs.scot/dataset/care-home-census/resource/9bf418aa-c54d-45d3-8306-023e81f49f60


Crude prevalence of diabetes

Description

Crude prevalence of diabetes

Usage

people_diabetes

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

diabetes_percent

Crude prevalence of diabetes (all types)

...

Source

https://www.diabetesinscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Scottish-Diabetes-Survey-2022.pdf


Percentage of People Aged 16-64 with Long-Term Health Problem/Disability that Limits Daily Activities

Description

A dataset containing statistics on the percentage of people aged 16-64 with long-term health problem/disability that limits daily activities, by Council (2022).

Usage

people_disability

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

disability_activities_limited_percentage

percentage of people aged 16-64 with long-term health problem/disability that limits daily activities by a lot or by a little.

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://statistics.ukdataservice.ac.uk/dataset/scotland-s-census-2022-uv303a-long-term-health-problem-or-disability-by-sex-by-age-20-groups/resource/5ccf8e62-96d1-4b13-8871-39082b0c5f49


Average Measurement of Happiness Out of 10 (2022-23 / Orkney Islands (2020-21))

Description

A dataset containing statistics of personal ratings on feelings of happiness out of 10, by Council (2022-23) except Orkney Islands (2020-21).

Usage

people_happiness

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

happiness_score_out_of_10

Average personal ratings on feelings of happiness out of 10; 10 - most happy, 1 - least happy

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...


Average Healthy Life Expectancy for Men and Women (2019-2021)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on average healthy life expectancy for men and women, by Council (2019-2021).

Usage

people_healthy_life_expectancy

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

healthy_life_expectancy_male

Weighted population average healthy life expectancy for men and women

year

Time period - three year aggregate

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://scotland.shinyapps.io/ScotPHO_profiles_tool/


Rate of infant mortality (2017-2021)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on the rate of infant mortality in each Council, 2017-2021.

Usage

people_infant_mortality

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

infant_mortality_rate_per_1k

Rate of infants per 1k that have died under the age of 1

year

Time period - five year aggregate

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://scotland.shinyapps.io/ScotPHO_profiles_tool/


Average Measurement of Life Satisfaction Out of 10 (2022-23 / Orkney Islands (2020-21))

Description

A dataset containing statistics of personal ratings on feelings of life satisfaction out of 10, by Council (2022-23) except Orkney Islands (2020-21).

Usage

people_life_satisfaction

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

life_satisfaction_score_out_of_10

Average personal ratings on feelings of life satisfaction out of 10, 10 - most satisfied, 1 - least satisfied

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.ons.gov.uk/datasets/wellbeing-local-authority/editions/time-series/versions/4


Average Measurement of Life Worthwhileness Out of 10 (2022-23 / Orkney Islands (2020-21))

Description

A dataset containing statistics of personal ratings on feelings of life worthwhileness out of 10, by Council (2022-23) except Orkney Islands (2020-21).

Usage

people_life_worthwhileness

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

worthwhile_score_out_of_10

Average personal ratings on feelings of life worthwhileness out of 10, 10 - most worthwhile, 1 - least worthwhile

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.ons.gov.uk/datasets/wellbeing-local-authority/editions/time-series/versions/4


Population Prescribed Drugs for Mental Health Conditions (2021-22)

Description

A dataset containing statistics of population prescribed drugs for mental health conditions, by Council (2020-21).

Usage

people_mental_health_conditions

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

mental_health_conditions_percentage

Percentage of population prescribed drugs for anxiety, depression or psychosis

year

Time period - financial year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://scotland.shinyapps.io/ScotPHO_profiles_tool/


Percentage of Adults with Musculoskeletal Conditions (Rheumatoid Arthritis) (2016)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on percentage of adults aged 18+ with Rheumatoid Arthritis, by Council (2016).

Usage

people_musculoskeletal_conditions

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

rheumatoid_arthritis_percentage

Percentage of adults aged 18+ with Rheumatoid Arthritis. England's Health Index musculoskeletal conditions gathers data on Weighted number of people answering yes to 'Arthritis or ongoing problem with back or joints'.

year

Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.versusarthritis.org/policy/resources-for-policy-makers/musculoskeletal-calculator/download-full-msk-calculator-datasets/


Deaths from Suicide (2018-2022)

Description

A dataset containing statistics from deaths by suicide, by Council.

Usage

people_suicides

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

suicides_per_100k

Deaths from suicide (16+). Age standardised rate per 100,000.

year

Time period - 5 year aggregate

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://scotland.shinyapps.io/ScotPHO_profiles_tool/


Air pollution (2023)

Description

A dataset containing population-weighted annual mean PM2.5 data for 2023, by Scottish Council Area. Uses the anthropogenic component.

Usage

places_air_pollution

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

air_pollution_weighted

Population-weighted annual mean PM2.5

year

Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/data/pcm-data


Percentage of Absolute Child Poverty (2022-2023)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on the percentage of children (aged under 16) living in absolute low income families in each Council, 2022-23.

Usage

places_child_poverty

Format

A data drame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

child_poverty_percentage

Percentage of children under 16 living in absolute low incomes families (where a household's income is below 60% of the median income in 2010/11, adjusted for inflation).

year

Financial Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/children-in-low-income-families-local-area-statistics-2014-to-2023


Acceptable GP appointments

Description

A dataset containing the percentage of people who rated their GP practice as positive for the care provided, by Council (2023/24)

Usage

places_gp_appointments

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

acceptable_gp_appointments

The percentage of people who rated their GP practice as positive for the care provided

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.gov.scot/publications/health-and-care-experience-survey-results-by-geography/


Travel time to GPs

Description

A dataset containing the average (median) travel time (in minutes) to the nearest GP in each Council Area. This is based on the travel time to the nearest GP in each Intermediate Zone within a Council Area. This may include GPs located in England.

Usage

places_gp_travel_time

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

gp_mean_travel_time

Mean travel time (in minutes) to the nearest GP among all the Intermediate Zones within a Local Authority

year

Year the data was last updated

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Details

Travel times are calculated using the TravelTime API (https://traveltime.com/apis/distance-matrix) and are based on travelling by public transport on a weekday morning.

Source

https://openstreetmap.org/


Percentage Household Overcrowding (2022)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on the percentage of households experiencing household overcrowding, per Council (2022). Household overcrowding is defined as households with an occupancy rating of -1 or lower.

Usage

places_household_overcrowding

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

household_overcrowding_percentage

Percentage of households experiencing household overcrowding

year

Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk/documents/scotland-s-census-2022-housing-chart-data/


Percentage of Households with Home Internet Access (2022)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on percentage of households with home internet access, by Council (2022). To Note: Data for Moray and South Ayrshire is missing.

Usage

places_internet_access

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

internet_access_percentage

Percentage of households with home internet access. Data is missing for Moray and South Ayrshire

year

Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-household-survey-2022-key-findings/documents/


Percentage of Job Related Training (2023-24)

Description

A dataset containing job related training in Scottish councils.

Usage

places_job_training

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

job_related_training_perc

Percentage of all who received job related training in last 4 wks - aged 16-64

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/datasets/apsnew


Low-level crime (2023-4)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on 'low-level crime' per 10,000 people in Scottish Council Areas. England's Health Index defines 'low-level crimes' as bicycle theft and shoplifting. Of the two, Scotland only publishes shoplifting data. There are other crimes listed that could potentially count as 'low-level crimes' but we will avoid making a potentially arbitrary judgement here.

Usage

places_low_level_crime

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

low_level_crimes_per_10000

Number of low-level crimes per 10,000 people

year

Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.gov.scot/publications/recorded-crime-scotland-2023-24/


Personal crime (2023-24)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on 'personal crime' per 10,000 people in Scottish Council Areas. 'Personal crime' is defined as

  • Non-sexual crimes of violence (includes robbery)

  • Sexual crimes

  • Damage and reckless behaviour

Usage

places_personal_crime

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

personal_crimes_per_10000

Number of personal crimes per 10,000 people

year

Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.gov.scot/publications/recorded-crime-scotland-2023-24/


Travel time to pharmacies

Description

A dataset containing the average (median) travel time (in minutes) to the nearest pharmacy in each Council Area. This is based on the travel time to the nearest pharmacy in each Intermediate Zone within a Council Area. This may include pharmacies located in England.

Usage

places_pharmacy_travel_time

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

pharmacy_mean_travel_time

Mean travel time (in minutes) to the nearest pharmacy among all the Intermediate Zones within a Local Authority

year

Year the data was last updated

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Details

Travel times are calculated using the TravelTime API (https://traveltime.com/apis/distance-matrix) and are based on travelling by public transport on a weekday morning.

Source

https://openstreetmap.org/


Percentage of Addresses with Access to Private Outdoor Space (2020)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on the percentage of addresses with access to private outdoor space, by Council (2020).

Usage

places_private_outdoor_space

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

private_outdoor_space_percentage

Percentage of addresses with access to private outdoor space

year

Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/datasets/accesstogardensandpublicgreenspaceingreatbritain


Road safety (2022)

Description

A dataset containing number of people killed or seriously injured in each Scottish Council Area in 2022 (latest available data), normalised by the area in each Council Area (in square km).

Usage

places_road_safety

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

road_accident_count_by_area

Number of people killed or seriously injured, normalised by land area (km^2)

year

Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://statistics.gov.scot/data/road-safety


Rough sleeping (2023-24)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on number of homelessness applications where at least one member of the household was sleeping rough within the previous three months, normalised per 100,000 residents.

Usage

places_rough_sleeping

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

rough_sleeping_per_10k

number of homelessness applications where at least one member of the household was sleeping rough within the previous three months, normalised per 100,000 residents.

year

Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.gov.scot/publications/homelessness-in-scotland-2023-24/


Travel time to sports facilities

Description

A dataset containing the average (median) travel time (in minutes) to the nearest sports centre in each Council Area. This is based on the travel time to the nearest sports centre in each Intermediate Zone within a Council Area. This may include sports centres located in England.

Usage

places_sports_centre_travel_time

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

sports_centre_mean_travel_time

Mean travel time (in minutes) to the nearest sports centre among all the Intermediate Zones within a Local Authority

year

Year the data was last updated

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Details

Travel times are calculated using the TravelTime API (https://traveltime.com/apis/distance-matrix) and are based on travelling by public transport on a weekday morning.

Source

https://openstreetmap.org/


Road traffic volume (2023)

Description

A dataset containing volume of road traffic (millions of vehicle miles per square kilometre) in Scottish Local Authorities.

Usage

places_traffic_volume

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

traffic_volume

The raw local authority traffic figures give the total volume (vehicle miles) of traffic across each local authority for the whole year.

year

Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://roadtraffic.dft.gov.uk/


Percentage of People in Unemployment (2021-22)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on estimated unemployment rates in each Council, 2021-22. Estimates based on a model which utilises the Annual Population Survey estimates of unemployment along with the Claimant Count averaged over 12 months.

Usage

places_unemployment

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

unemployment_percentage

Estimated percentage of people that are unemployed. Unemployment is defined as someone aged 16+ without a job who were available to start work in the two weeks following their interview and who had either looked for work in the four weeks prior to interview or were waiting to start a job they had already obtained

year

Financial Year

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peoplenotinwork/unemployment/datasets/modelledunemploymentforlocalandunitaryauthoritiesm01


Rate of Non-Fatal Workplace Injuries (2022-23)

Description

A dataset containing statistics on the rate of non-fatal workplace injuries per 100,000 in each Council, 2022-23.

Usage

places_workplace_safety

Format

A data frame with 32 rows and 3 variables:

ltla24_code

Local Authority Code

non_fatal_injuries_per_100k_employees

Rate of non-fatal employee injuries per 100k population

year

Time period

domain

Indicator domain - lives, people, or places

subdomain

Indicator subdomain

is_higher_better

Does higher scores correspond to better outcomes

...

Source

https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/tables/index.htm#riddor