Description

The briefing paper presents the projected policy impacts on premature mortality (death under 75 years) in Scotland after five years.

The effects of a wider range of income-based policies on health and health inequalities can be modeled for different geographies, health outcomes and time periods using the interactive spreadsheet tool. 

The supplementary information provides more detailed information on the methods.

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Last updated: 12 December 2025