NPPP 2022 SEA Scoping Report: Topic 8 Population and Human Health

This document contains baseline information and scoping for a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) regarding population and human health in the Cairngorms National Park. It includes questions for consultation, context, population statistics up to 2018, population projections, household information, economic activity, travel to work details, health and housing information, recreation, and proposed SEA objectives. The document notes a population increase in the park but uneven growth across areas, an aging population, shifts in household size, and the importance of tourism and outdoor activities for the local economy. The analysis also covers deprivation levels, housing affordability, and the availability of recreational paths and facilities, and highlights the links between housing, health and deprivation.