HEALTHTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
Excess deaths caused by heatwaves in England ‘almost double’ so far this year
The UK Health Security Agency reports 2,877 heat-associated deaths in England during May and June this year, nearly double the number from the UK heatwaves in June to August 2025. This marks a significant increase in excess deaths caused by heatwaves compared to the previous year.
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