Average life expectancy at birth is 77.1 years for men and 81.1 years for women for the cohort born in the period 2017-19.
The latest statistics suggest deprivation is a major factor in life expectancy with a 13 year gap between the richest and poorest areas of the country for men - and a 10-year gap for women.
Local data available from the report shows the differences in life expectancy between Scotland’s 32 council areas. Here is a list of the highest to lowest...
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