Published: 6 February 2013
The number of cardiovascular disease deaths has fallen from 178,067 in 2004 to 130,192 in 2011. This report describes the patterns in mortality from cardiovascular diseases in England, highlighting variation in place and cause of death by age, sex, socioeconomic deprivation and disease group.
Cardiovascular diseases, which include diseases of the heart and circulation such as coronary heart disease (angina and heart attack) and stroke, are the most common cause of death in England. Stroke is the most significant cause of disability. In 2011, 30% of all deaths were as a result of cardiovascular diseases.
This report was commissioned to support the development of a new national strategy for tackling cardiovascular diseases. It will be of interest to commissioners and providers of end of life care focused on supporting and caring for patient with cardiovascular disease, as well as the patients themselves, their carers and families.
Download the report: Deaths from cardiovascular diseases: Implications for end of life care in England.
Download the Executive Summary.
Download the media release: Report finds people dying from cardiovascular diseases are more likely to die in hospital.
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