Table 2 Cumulative excess mortality during the heat wave of July 2001
Cause of deathAge groupCumulative excess mortality95% CITotal excess deaths between 15 July and 27 July
All non-accidental deathsAll33%*20% to 46%1200
75+45%*25% to 65%690
IHDAll32%*16% to 48%430
75+43%*23% to 64%290
CVDAll51%*29% to 73%370
75+58%*31% to 84%250
RDAll80%*57% to 101%30
75+59%−0.3% to 118%10

  • *Statistically significant.

  • CVD, cerebrovascular diseases; IHD, ischaemic heart disease; RD, chronic lower respiratory diseases.