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Avoidable mortality in England and Wales: 2021 and 2022

Deaths from causes that are considered avoidable in the presence of timely and effective healthcare or public health interventions. Data are based on a revised definition of avoidable mortality (introduced in data year 2014) for all persons and a separate indicator for children and young people. The time series has been revised using new rebased population estimates from 2012.

Applies to England and Wales

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Avoidable mortality in England and Wales: 2021 and 2022

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Published 18 June 2024

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