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25 July 2013
Last updated at 05:55 ET
Death rates show 'mystery rise'
There has been an unexplained rise in the number of people dying in England and Wales, according to a report.
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"As acknowledged in Public Health England's annual influenza report, the number of deaths during 2012-13 was high, especially amongst those 85 years and older and in deaths recorded as resulting from respiratory causes.
"We are currently undertaking further work to understand why there was a rise in mortality rates during the earlier months of this year and the causes behind this.
Last updated at 05:55 ET
Death rates show 'mystery rise'
There has been an unexplained rise in the number of people dying in England and Wales, according to a report.
snip
"As acknowledged in Public Health England's annual influenza report, the number of deaths during 2012-13 was high, especially amongst those 85 years and older and in deaths recorded as resulting from respiratory causes.
"We are currently undertaking further work to understand why there was a rise in mortality rates during the earlier months of this year and the causes behind this.
