Excess winter deaths
Seasonal mortality is seen each year in England and Wales, with a higher number of deaths in winter months compared to the summer. Additionally, peaks of mortality above this expected higher level typically occur in winter, most commonly the result of factors such as cold snaps and increased circulation of respiratory viruses, in particular influenza.
In North Tyneside there were 60 excess winter deaths in 2019/20, compared to 220 in 2017/18. Most excess winter deaths occur in the over 85s, 60 in 2019/20 and 110 in 2017/18. There is significant variation in the numbers of excess winter deaths between different years. It is not always apparent why this is the case. The chart below presents all age excess winter deaths and highlights the year-on-year variation, both at a national and local level.
Data is available to see excess winter deaths, all ages