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ONS reports over 40,000 excess heat-related deaths in England since 1988

Office for National Statistics data indicates a long-term trend of rising mortality linked to extreme heat events in England. The figures exclude the current 2026 summer, which is projected to set new records following significant mortality spikes in May and June.

Guardian Worldabout 14 hours agoGBengCredibility 33%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score6.3
Confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3

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#climate change#public health#mortality#heatwaves#ons

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England

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