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channel4.comworld3 hrs ago
Over Half of Adults with Learning Disabilities in England Die Before 65, Though Avoidable Deaths Fell from 46% to 39%
A final LeDeR report found adults with learning disabilities die on average 19 years younger than the general population. Avoidable deaths fell to 39 percent in 2024 but stayed nearly double the rate for others. The government and NHS England outlined new measures to track outcom…
upi.comworld7 hrs ago
Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths
European death statistics show elevated mortality during recent heat waves compared with historical averages. Full calculations of the total impact will require several months.
news.google.comworld12 days agoUpdated
Spain Records 1,028 Heat-Related Deaths in June 2026, More Than Double 2025 Total
Spain recorded 1,028 excess deaths linked to high temperatures in June 2026, more than double the 407 deaths from the same month in 2025. The heatwave from 22 to 24 June produced the two hottest June days on record.
world14 days agoUpdated
France Reports Around 1,000 Excess Deaths During Recent Heatwave
French health authorities recorded roughly 1,000 excess deaths linked to the heatwave. Hospitals and funeral homes reported capacity strains as temperatures remained elevated.
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nbcnews.comworld19 days ago
Cervical cancer death rate 49% higher for women in poverty, report finds
A report released Thursday states that cervical cancer deaths are 49% higher among women living in poverty. The findings cover recent data on mortality differences by income level.
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Fox Newsscience30 days ago
Norway Study Finds Higher Mortality After Divorce or Widowhood, Strongest in Early Years
A long-term analysis of Norwegian health records found elevated death rates among people who divorced, ended cohabitation or were widowed compared with those who remained partnered.
thehindu.comworld58 days ago
South Korea Records First Heat-Related Death of 2026 on May 16, One Day After Monitoring Began
A man in his 80s in Seoul died of heat-related illnesses on May 16, 2026, the first such fatality this year and the earliest since monitoring began. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency launched its national emergency room surveillance system only one day earlier amid…