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Scotland in the grip of ‘health emergency’, report finds

A new report says a radical rethink is needed to turn around Scotland's declining health.

30th Oct 2024

Scotland is in the grip of “a health emergency” with the lowest life expectancy in Western Europe.

Diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease are responsible for the majority of deaths, but experts say they can be avoided.

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