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Stay informed with information on vital disease screening and registration for conditions like cancer, heart disease, stroke, and infectious diseases

Improving Scotland's health

Resources on physical activity, gambling harms, alcohol, smoking, and substance use to make informed decisions around lifestyle

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Initiatives, priorities and tools to create healthier and more sustainable places and reduce environmental damage

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Guidance, programmes and information on child health, child poverty, maternity and births

Social and economic impacts on health

Resources and data focussed on supporting those working to improve public health

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