Age-standardised annualised all cause monthly mortality in England & Wales 2001 – 2021
A comparison of methods (rev 1.4)
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Age-standardised
In our society older people are at greater risk of dying each year compared to younger people, so if the age profile of the population changes over time then the underlying national risk…