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Figures show 18% rise in deaths in Scotland Figures show 18% rise in deaths in Scotland
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The number of deaths in Scotland rose by 18% in the first quarter of this year, according to official figures.The number of deaths in Scotland rose by 18% in the first quarter of this year, according to official figures.
Statistics from the National Records of Scotland showed that a total of 16,521 deaths were registered between 1 January and 31 March, the highest number since 2000.Statistics from the National Records of Scotland showed that a total of 16,521 deaths were registered between 1 January and 31 March, the highest number since 2000.
Deaths from stroke rose to 1,317 in the three-month period, an increase of 20% on the same period in 2014.Deaths from stroke rose to 1,317 in the three-month period, an increase of 20% on the same period in 2014.
Coronary heart disease claimed 2,008 lives, an increase of 12%.Coronary heart disease claimed 2,008 lives, an increase of 12%.
The provisional figures from the National Records of Scotland showed there were also 4,072 deaths from cancer during the three months - a rise of 4.2%.The provisional figures from the National Records of Scotland showed there were also 4,072 deaths from cancer during the three months - a rise of 4.2%.
A total of 462 same-sex marriages took place during the first full quarter since the Marriage and Civil Partnerships (Scotland) Act 2014 came into force in December. Meanwhile, a total of 462 same-sex marriages took place during the first full quarter since the Marriage and Civil Partnerships (Scotland) Act 2014 came into force in December.
The total number of marriages rose by 9.6% to 3,889, while the number of civil partnerships fell by 57 to 20. The number of marriages rose by 9.6% to 3,889, while the number of civil partnerships fell by 57 to 20.
Meanwhile, 13,320 births were registered in Scotland - 4.4% less than in the same period in 2014. A total of 13,320 births were registered in Scotland - 4.4% less than in the same period in 2014.