Most of the deaths were people over 65, and many happened during the hottest days towards the end of July.
As the UK endured record high temperatures of 40C this summer, there were around 3,000 more deaths in the over-65s than usual in England and Wales - the highest figure since 2004.The data comes fromExperts say it shows just how dangerous hot weather can be.
During those periods, there were 3,271 excess deaths - 6.2% above the five-year average - out of a total of 56,303 deaths in England and Wales. each heat-period was followed by a fall in deaths to below the average, suggesting deaths among the most vulnerable happened earlier than they would have doneThe analysis of deaths was compiled by the ONS using information from death registrations. The UKHSA also used a statistical model to estimate excess mortality, excluding Covid-19, during heat-periods.
Most of those who died had dementia and Alzheimer's disease, making it the leading cause of excess deaths, the ONS said.The 3,000 extra deaths seen during the hottest days only go a small way to explaining the high rates of deaths seen this summer, however.
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