This bulletin presents figures for avoidable mortality in England and Wales for 2014, the latest year. Figures are based on a revised definition of avoidable mortality in light a public consultation in 2015.
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Avoidable mortality in England and Wales: 2014
Data on avoidable mortality in England and Wales for 2014. Data are based on a revised definition of avoidable mortality for all persons and a new avoidable mortality definition for children and young people. These definitions were developed following a public consultation in 2015.
Data
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Age-standardised mortality rates and years of life lost for causes considered avoidable, amenable and preventable, England and Wales, and English regions
The age-standardised rates, standardised years of life lost and the total numbers of deaths for causes considered avoidable, amenable and preventable.
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Number of avoidable deaths by broad cause group, sex and 5-year age group, England and Wales
The number avoidable deaths broken down by broad cause group, sex and 5-year age group
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Number of deaths and age-standardised mortality rates for causes considered avoidable in children and young people, England and Wales
The age-standardised rates, standardised years of life lost and a detailed breakdown of the number of avoidable deaths in children and young people.
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Designation can be broadly interpreted to mean that the statistics:
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- are produced according to sound methods
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Once statistics have been designated as National Statistics it is a statutory requirement that the Code of Practice shall continue to be observed.