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Scotland's alcohol-related deaths fell to 1,185 in 2024, the lowest in five years, but remain the highest in the UK.
Alcohol-related deaths in Scotland dropped to 1,185 in 2024, the lowest in five years and a 7% decline from 2023, according to National Records of Scotland.
The age-adjusted rate fell to 20.9 per 100,000, though deaths remain high compared to three decades ago.
Males still accounted for about two-thirds of cases, and the most deprived areas saw rates 4.5 times higher than wealthier ones.
Glasgow City and other regions had the highest death rates from 2020 to 2024.
The government credits its 2018 Minimum Unit Pricing policy with saving lives and reducing hospital admissions, while health advocates call for expanded access to liver scans and stronger prevention efforts.
Despite progress, Scotland’s alcohol-specific death rate remains the highest in the UK, with ongoing concerns about inequality and cultural attitudes toward drinking.
Las muertes relacionadas con el alcohol en Escocia cayeron a 1.185 en 2024, la cifra más baja en cinco años, pero siguen siendo las más altas en el Reino Unido.