UKHSA publishes first Cold Mortality Report

• Cold-related deaths in England totalled 2,544 across three winter episodes (November 2024–January 2025), highlighting significant winter health risks in your patient population
• UKHSA data provides evidence base for implementing cold weather health protocols and identifying vulnerable patients requiring enhanced winter support
• Clinicians should use these mortality findings to inform preventive strategies and patient education regarding cold-related illness among high-risk groups

Findings show that 2,544 deaths in England were associated with cold weather across 3 cold episodes recorded between November 2024 and January 2025.

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