GNH reaches Scotland

New Delhi, September 11: Scotland in Europe follows the happiness formula that began in Bhutan some six years ago.

The Scottish Council Foundation in its new report to be published this week stated the declaration of the executives that economic growth as top priority of the country should be redirected to improving quality of life that adds happiness and smiles in people's life.

This is in line with expression by David Cameron, the Tory leader.

For Scotland, radical action against advertising of unhealthy foods could be the public health equivalent in the 21st century of the introduction of clean water and proper sanitation in the 19th century, the report stated. In particular this could target advertising aimed at children, the researchers expressed concerns.

The foundation suggests the executive to change from having growth as its top priority and building a national consensus behind well being improvements.

"The biggest social challenge facing Scotland is its lagging health and well being, and our leaders can and should do more to address it," says the report. Bhutan News Service