Drug-related deaths in Scotland rise by 5%

In 2020, a total of 1,339 drug-related deaths were registered in Scotland (5% increase since 2019), the largest numbers since records began in 1996. Deaths were more likely in men, and in the most deprived areas.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - August 2, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news