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. 2017 Aug 16;12(8):e0183297. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183297

Table 2. Top 5 causes of death in Scotland 2003–2012 compared to 2003 SHeS respondents.

Whole of Scotland 2003 SHeS respondents
Number Proportion of all deaths Number Proportion of all deaths
Total Deaths 553,606
100% 618
100%
Circulatory system diseases 183,285 33%
210 34%
Neoplasms
155,607 28% 197 32%
Respiratory system diseases 71,258 13% 83 13%
Mental and behavioural disorders 30,929 6% 24 4%
Digestive system diseases 30,778 6% 20 3%
Other causes 81,749 14% 84 14%

Source: National Records of Scotland Vital Events Reference Tables, Table 6.1 (www.nrsscotland.gov.uk)