Scotland reports 242 homeless deaths in 2023, with drug misuse causing 41% of fatalities.

In 2023, 242 homeless individuals died in Scotland, a slight decrease from 2022 but up from 164 in 2017. Drug misuse deaths rose to 100, accounting for 41% of all homeless fatalities. Nearly four-fifths of the deaths were males, with half under 45 years old. The Scottish government faces criticism for the rise in deaths despite investments in homelessness and drug support services. Glasgow and Edinburgh had the highest rates per million people.

November 26, 2024
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