The rise in excess winter deaths in England and Wales last year represents the biggest yearly increase since records began
There were an estimated 43900 excess winter deaths in England and Wales in 2014/15,the highest number since 1999/00.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures present that the number of excess winter deaths rose by 151% compared with 2013/14, representing the biggest yearly increase since records began. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com