Summary statistics for premature mortality in Great Britain, 1979–1998
| 1979 | 1998 | |
|---|---|---|
| Population <65 | 46547810 | 48452162 |
| Deaths <65 | 155628 | 104640 |
| Deaths per 10000 population | ||
| men <40 | 10.8 | 8.3 |
| 40–64 | 105.7 | 60.4 |
| women <40 | 6.8 | 4.6 |
| 40–64 | 61.2 | 38.0 |
| Regions | 11 | 11 |
| Counties | 73 | 73 |
| Districts | 459 | 432 |