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Scotland's chief medical officer says 5000 lives could be saved

Scotland's top doctor said today that 5,000 lives a year could be saved if Scots took simple steps to lead healthier lives.

Scotland's top doctor said today that 5,000 lives a year could be saved if Scots took simple steps to lead healthier lives.

Chief medical officer Dr Harry Burns warned of the damage factors such as alcohol and obesity have on the nation's health.