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  1. Avoidable death rate falls to pre-pandemic levels

    The rate of avoidable deaths returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time in 2024, according to new data from NRS.

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  2. New strategy published

    National Records of Scotland has published an ambitious plan to transform and modernise its services for the people of Scotland

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  3. Deaths 5% lower than expected in final quarter of 2025

    The number of deaths registered in Scotland in the final quarter of 2025 was 4.6% lower than expected, according to figures published today by National Records of Scotland.

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