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flag Over 230 homeless people died in Scotland in 2024, with drug misuse and external causes major factors.

flag Over 230 people died while homeless in Scotland in 2024, a slight drop from 2023 but a 40% increase since 2017, according to National Records of Scotland. flag Most were men, nearly half under 45, with drug misuse a factor in 34% of deaths—far above the general population. flag External causes like overdose, suicide, and accidents accounted for nearly half of all homeless deaths. flag Inverclyde saw its highest death toll since 2020, with four deaths and a rate of 74.9 per million. flag The government highlighted a 13% drop in overall drug deaths and a record £4.9 billion housing investment, while officials urged stronger prevention, mental health integration, and early intervention.

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