UK Heatwaves Linked to Nearly 3,000 Excess Deaths in England This Summer

Record-breaking heatwaves in England have been linked to approximately 3,000 excess deaths, according to provisional figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The toll is nearly double the 1,504 excess deaths recorded across the entire summer of 2024. The UKHSA described the impact as representing a substantial public health concern. The figures highlight the growing health risks posed by extreme heat events in the UK.
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