Excess winter deaths and illness and the health risks associated with cold homes

Recommendation ID: NG6/1
Question: What effect does the temperature in the home have on the rate of illness, death and quality of life of different groups of vulnerable people?
Any explanatory notes (if applicable): This includes the effect and interaction of multiple vulnerabilities (such as age and pre-existing
disease). It also includes the effects of intervening factors like fuel poverty, poor housing and outdoor temperature. Analysis is needed of existing UK-based databases.

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance: Excess winter deaths and illness and the health risks associated with cold homes
Number: NG6
Date issued: March 2015

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research?	No
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?	No
Last Reviewed	23/04/2015