In England and Wales, the ONS reported 13,400 more deaths between December 2021 and March 2022 when compared to non-winter months. These are termed ‘excess winter deaths’, or winter mortality.
This POSTnote will summarise evidence for the causes of winter mortality. It will consider social, economic and geographic factors that increase vulnerability to winter mortality, and evidence for effective health and social care interventions. It will also look at international comparisons and seasonal pressure on the NHS.
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