Premature deaths per 100,000 under-75 year olds by London borough (2022)
When somebody under the age of 75 dies, it counts as a premature death. This indicator shows the number of premature deaths per 100,000 under-75 year olds in each London borough.
The average number of deaths per 100,000 under-75 year olds in England is 342, whereas in London it is 309.
Eight London boroughs have a rate of premature deaths higher than England’s average. These boroughs are generally in the east of the city- such as Barking and Dagenham (433 per 100,000 under-75 year olds), Hackney (404), and Tower Hamlets (394). The borough with the lowest premature death rate is Richmond (225 per 100,000).
City of London’s figures have been suppressed since their data sample is too small.