Scotland’s Higher Death Rate Partly Explained By Drug Abuse

Death rates in Scotland are higher than in England and Wales, and a new study published on bmj.com finds that drug abuse in Scotland is a key factor contributing to this difference. In fact, researchers report that about a third of Scotland’s higher death rate can be explained by drug abuse.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on July 25th, 2008