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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%. |
| The Scottish government said detecting the early signs of cancer and fighting heart disease and stroke were priorities for the NHS. | |
| Public Health Minister Maureen Watt said: "The number of people in Scotland living for up to five years after a cancer diagnosis has reached a record high. | |
| "Survival rates are lowest in patients whose cancers present at an advanced stage, which is why we have spent £39m on our 'Detect Cancer Early' campaign to encourage those with potential symptoms to visit their GP as soon as possible. | |
| "Heart disease and stroke remain clinical priorities for NHS Scotland and in 2014 we published improvement plans to support better outcomes. | |
| "Substantial investment and redesign in cardiology services contributing to a reduction in mortality rates from coronary heart disease by more than 43% in the last 10 years, with stroke deaths down by 41% over the same period." | |
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| Newly-published statistics also showed 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 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. |
| A total of 13,320 births were registered in Scotland - 4.4% down on the same period in 2014. |