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flag Scotland's alcohol-related deaths fell to 1,185 in 2024, the lowest in five years, but remain the highest in the UK.

flag 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. flag The age-adjusted rate fell to 20.9 per 100,000, though deaths remain high compared to three decades ago. flag Males still accounted for about two-thirds of cases, and the most deprived areas saw rates 4.5 times higher than wealthier ones. flag Glasgow City and other regions had the highest death rates from 2020 to 2024. flag 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. flag Despite progress, Scotland’s alcohol-specific death rate remains the highest in the UK, with ongoing concerns about inequality and cultural attitudes toward drinking.

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