Covid cause of 3739 deaths in Scotland between April and June
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A third more deaths were registered between April and June compared with the average over the last five years.
Figures released today by National Records of Scotland state that 18,201 deaths were registered between April and June.
Covid-19 is stated as being the "underlying cause" in 3739 deaths during this time.
That number accounts for 83% of the 4515 excess deaths when compared to the five year average.
Today’s figures when compared with the five year average also show:
- Deaths from diabetes increased by 26.2%
- Deaths from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease increased by 24.5%
- Deaths from diseases of the genitourinary system increased by 22.5
- Deaths from cerebrovascular disease increased by 5.3%
- Deaths from cancer increased by 1.5%
- Deaths from transport accidents decreased by 69.1%
- Deaths from respiratory diseases decreased by 20.6%
- Deaths from coronary heart disease decreased by 1.8%
Julie Ramsay from the National Records of Scotland said: "The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the number of deaths we normally see at this time of year, and the overall death rate is a third higher than the five year average.
"Covid-19 has also impacted the number of marriages.
"From April to June only 117 marriages took place, a stark contrast to the five year average of 7,938.
"Similarly only 1,145 births were recorded, as this period coincided with a postponement of the registration of births.
"We are likely to see a large increase in the number of birth registrations in the next quarter."
Five of the marriages registered were same-sex marriages, a significant reduction compared with the five year average of 286.
One civil partnership was registered, compared to an average of 16 from April to June over the previous five years.
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