This summer's heatwaves caused more excess deaths in those aged 65 and over than any year since the heatwave plan began

Non-Covid-19 related excess deaths in 65+

year olds during heat periods, England

3,000

2,000

1,000

0

2003

2006

2010

2014

2018

2022

Non-Covid-19 related excess deaths in 65+ year olds during heat periods, England

3,000

2,000

1,000

0

2003

2006

2010

2014

2018

2022

Guardian graphic. Source: UKHSA Heat mortality monitoring reports. Note: some years have no excess deaths recorded because there were no heat mortality reports produced