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flag Over 11,000 preventable deaths occurred in England’s East region in 2024, driven by substance misuse, heart disease, and injuries.

flag New government data shows over 11,000 avoidable deaths occurred in England’s East region in 2024, with Norfolk and Suffolk accounting for 5,752 and 4,392 respectively. flag Avoidable deaths—those under 75 that could have been prevented or treated—were linked to substance misuse, heart disease, infections, and injuries. flag Nationally, 12,913 deaths involved alcohol or drugs. flag While avoidable mortality rates declined slightly from 2022 to 2024, experts stress that addressing health inequalities, expanding treatment access, and strengthening community support are essential to reducing preventable deaths.

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