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Death registrations in England and Wales, 2008, causes
Author(s)Christopher Hill
Journal titleHealth Statistics Quarterly, no 43, Autumn 2009
Pagespp 68-76
Sourcehttp://www.statistics.gov.uk
KeywordsDeath rate [statistics] ; Death ; Age group distribution statistics ; England ; Wales.
AnnotationThis report presents provisional numbers of deaths registered in England and Wales in 2008 by age, sex, and selected underlying cause of death. It also compares mortality rates in 2008 with those for previous years. In addition, case of death have been ranked to provide a summary of the ten leading causes of death for both males and females. Most deaths occur in the older age groups. However, this report notes that between 1998 and 2008, the largest percentage decrease in age-specific rates was in the 70-74 age group - 34% and 29% for males and females, respectively. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-091109209 A
ClassmarkS5: CW: S6: 82: 9

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