Deprivation and Death: Variation in place and cause of death
Published: 8 February 2012
This report looks at patterns of death in England by socioeconomic deprivation. It:
- examines the interaction between deprivation, sex and age group, and place and underlying cause of death
- improves our understanding of deprivation as a key factor influencing end of life care, and
- adds to the evidence base for those making decisions about the provision and commissioning of care and aiming to reduce inequalities.
Download the report: Deprivation and death: Variation in place and cause of death.
Download the media release: Report raises questions over equality of access to end of life care community services
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