Higher numbers of deaths in England and Wales could last for at least two years because of the delayed effects of the Covid pandemic, health experts say
Between March and early December, the number of deaths in England and Wales has been consistently higher than average, according to the Office for National Statistics Higher numbers of deaths in England and Wales could last for at least two years because of the delayed effects of the pandemic,Between March and early December 2022, the number of deaths in England and Wales has been consistently higher than average, according to figures from the Office of National Statistics .
The biggest cause of these deaths throughout the year has been Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as heart disease, according to the ONS.