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New figures reveal a significant impact of homelessness in Scotland, with an estimated 231 deaths in 2024, a 1% decrease from the previous year but 41% higher than the starting point in 2017. Most deaths were due to external causes, with men accounting for 78% of the total. The death rate varied greatly by area, with Edinburgh and Glasgow City having the highest rates. Homelessness groups urge politicians to end homelessness by 2040, while the housing secretary pledges to build 36,000 homes over four years.

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