Variation in Cold-Related Mortality in England Since the Introduction of the Cold Weather Plan: Which Areas Have the Greatest Unmet Needs?

ABSTRACT: : The Cold Weather Plan (CWP) in England was introduced to prevent the adverse health effects of cold weather; however, its impact is currently unknown. This study characterizes cold-related mortality and fuel poverty at STP (Sustainability and Transformation Partnership) level, and assesses changes in cold risk since the introduction of the CWP. Time series regression was used to estimate mortality risk for up to 28 days following exposure. Area level fuel poverty was used to indicate mitigation against cold exposure and mapped alongside area level risk. We found STP variations in mortality risk, ranging from 1.74, 1.44⁻2.09 (relative risk (RR), 95% CI) in Somerset, to 1.19, 1.01⁻1.40 in Cambridge and Peterborough. Following the introduction of the CWP, national-level mortality risk decli

SUBMITTER: Murage P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6265768 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature