Duchy of Lancaster written question – answered at on 23 February 2009.
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many excess winter deaths occurred in (a) Eastbourne and (b) East Sussex in each of the last 10 years.
The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the authority to reply.
Letter from Karen Dunnell, dated February 2009:
As National Statistician, I have been asked to reply to your recent question asking how many excess winter deaths occurred in (a) Eastbourne and (b) East Sussex in each of the last 10 years. (257087)
Estimates of excess winter deaths are based on the difference between the number of deaths during the four winter months (December to March) and the average number of deaths during the preceding four months (August to November) and the following four months (April to July). The table attached provides the number of excess winter deaths that occurred in (a) Eastbourne local authority district and (b) East Sussex county for the years 1997/98 to 2006/07 (the latest figures available).
Table 1: Excess winter deaths,( 1) Eastbourne local authority district and East Sussex county,( 2) 1997-98 to 2006-07( 3) | ||
Deaths (persons) | ||
Winter | Eastbourne | East Sussex |
1997-98 | 80 | 260 |
1998-99 | 90 | 410 |
1999-2000 | 180 | 740 |
2000-01 | 40 | 320 |
2001-02 | 70 | 300 |
2002-03 | 90 | 220 |
2003-04 | 80 | 480 |
2004-05 | 100 | 360 |
2005-06 | 70 | 480 |
2006-07 | 70 | 250 |
(1) The estimated number of excess winter deaths is the difference between the number of deaths during the four winter months (December to March) and the average number of deaths during the preceding four months (August to November) and the following four months (April to July). Figures are rounded to the nearest 10. (2) Based on boundaries as of 2008. (3) Figures are based on deaths occurring in each month. |
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