By Professor John Robertson OBA
From Public Health Scotland today:
Drug-related data can vary seasonally, so me comparing the same quarter, in this case June-August, gives a more accurate measure of trends.
First, on drug deaths:
In the latest period (3 June to 25 August 2024), the total number of suspected drug deaths was 225, averaging 19 per week. The total number of deaths was 10% lower than the previous quarter (249), 13% lower than the same period in 2022 (258) and 25% lower than in 2023 (301).
A suspected drug death is a death where controlled drugs are suspected of being involved. Suspected drug-death figures are based on reports, observations and initial enquiries from police officers attending scenes of death.
Second on drug-related attendances at A&E departments:
Between June and August 2024, the number of drug-related attendances at emergency departments (1,067) was 19% lower than in 2023 (1,313).
Third, on drug-related acute hospital admissions:
Between April and June 2024, 2,188 drug-related hospital admissions were recorded, 12% lower than the same period in 2023 (2,498).
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