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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover and Jane Kirby

Thousands died from cold weather in England last winter as UKHSA issues ‘serious risk to health’ warning

Cold weather was linked to an estimated 2,200 deaths last winter, marking a decline on the previous year, according to new statistics.

Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showed 1,565 deaths were directly related to cold weather regardless of flu levels, while 635 were connected to low temperatures driving an increase in flu.

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