英格兰2024-2025年冬季有2 500多人死于寒冷,其中大部分是老年人,1月初急剧上升。 Over 2,500 cold-related deaths in England during winter 2024–2025, mostly among older adults, with a sharp spike in early January.

联合王国卫生安全局报告说,英格兰在2024-2025年冬季有2,544人死于冷冻,其中1月初的6天寒冷中死亡人数最高,达1,630人。 The UK Health Security Agency reports 2,544 cold-related deaths in England during winter 2024–2025, with the largest spike—1,630 deaths—during a six-day cold snap in early January. 老年人,特别是85岁以上的老年人面临的风险最大,循环系统疾病造成的死亡人数最多(834人)。 Older adults, especially those over 85, were most at risk, with circulatory diseases causing the most deaths (834). 大多数死亡发生在医院,但是在护理院或家中死亡的人的相对风险更高。 Most fatalities occurred in hospitals, but relative risk was higher for people in care homes or who died at home. 死亡率在接触寒冷后5天达到峰值,并在最高9天之内保持上升。 Mortality peaked five days after cold exposure and remained elevated for up to nine days. 该报告以温度和死亡数据的统计模型为基础,强调了与人口老化、住房差和燃料贫乏有关的日益严重的脆弱性,敦促加强冬季防备和对高危群体的支持。 The report, based on statistical modeling of temperature and death data, highlights growing vulnerability linked to aging populations, poor housing, and fuel poverty, urging stronger winter preparedness and support for at-risk groups.