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RoSPA: Northern England Faces Higher Accidental Death Rates

4/16/2026

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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) reports that northern England has a higher risk of accidental death than London.
The north-east's rate is 44 per 100,000, London’s is 19.5 per 100,000, and overall accidental deaths have risen 8%.
RoSPA calls on the government to adopt a National Accident Prevention Strategy to curb the crisis, especially among the elderly and deprived areas.

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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) reports that northern England has a higher risk of accidental death than London.
The north-east's rate is 44 per 100,000, London’s is 19.5 per 100,000, and overall accidental deaths have risen 8%.
RoSPA calls on the government to adopt a National Accident Prevention Strategy to curb the crisis, especially among the elderly and deprived areas.