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To ensure that our mortality data continues to meet your needs we are reviewing our current definitions of avoidable mortality.
Deaths from causes considered avoidable, treatable or preventable given timely and effective healthcare or public health interventions.
Deaths from causes considered avoidable given timely and effective health care or public health interventions. Data are based on a revised definition of avoidable mortality for all persons.
Deaths from causes that are considered avoidable in the presence of timely and effective healthcare or public health interventions. Data are based on the new definition of avoidable mortality for all persons and a separate indicator for children and young...
This document explains the NHS view on private screening for different conditions and diseases.
Deaths from causes that are considered avoidable in the presence of timely and effective healthcare or public health interventions. Data are based on a revised definition of avoidable mortality (introduced in data year 2014) for all persons and a separate...
Guidance and resources to support providers and commissioners in reducing screening inequalities.
Information for healthcare professionals to protect the public from pressure ulcers (bed sores).
Information for NHS and public health professionals focusing on the life course approach which aims to give people fairer life chances.
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