Scotland's life expectancy amongst lowest in Europe

Scotland has one of the lowest life expectancy levels in the EU, according to new figures from the Scottish government.

Men in Scotland are expected to live for 76 years and women for 80 years. The Scottish figures are almost four years below European averages of 79.7 years for men and 84.8 years for women.

Glasgow has the lowest life expectancy in Scotland for men and women, while men in the Borders and women on Orkney are expected to live longest.

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