An analysis of legally uncertified deaths in England and Wales, 1979-2002.

Legally uncertified deaths are unusual, with not more than a few hundred occurring each year. However, they are of interest because they have increased in number over the last 25 years. This article examines the circumstances under which deaths become legally uncertified and presents information on their characteristics and recent trends.

Annual update: mortality statistics 2001: general.

This update reviews the 2001 annual reference volume Mortality Statistics: general, series DH1 no 34, which was published in December 2003. It outlines the data available in this publication and gives examples of the information that can be found in it, including: life expectancy; geographical variation; seasonal variation; deaths by place of occurrence; deaths by marital status; and type of death certification.