Scotland’s Births Fall, Infant Deaths Rise

Scotland’s birth rate dips again, with 11,347 births in Q1 — a 2.6% drop — while deaths fell unexpectedly by 6.5%, largely due to a sharp decline in flu-related deaths. But a troubling spike in infant mortality — 51 deaths, the highest in over a decade — stands out. Meanwhile, marriages tick up slightly, and stillbirths remain at a ten-year low. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8856f0d98cd59a68